But with the arrival of Italian Antonio Conte, there has seemed to be a change in the young starR. I came back fitter and stronger than ever and, thanks to Wenger, I was still playing for England at 34 having left Arsenal and signed for West Ham. Pochettino will rotate his team at home to League One Gillingham with the likes of wonderkid Marcus Edwards, 17, and rookie defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, 18, set to figure. They gave me absolutely everything and I will repeat it until I die, no matter what they will always be in my heart. No matter what I hear or what they say to me, Arsenal will always be a fantastic, special club in my heart. Related storiesIAN WRIGHTHarry Kane injury gives Troy Deeney a huge opportunity to force his way into England squadKANE K. A deal was close to being concluded but then he was sacked that summer. d to a young Lionel Messi by PochettinoSpeaking about the young talent before the game, Pochettino claimed he shared similarities with Messi – no pressure then. According to the the midfielder’s agent, Guardiola dished out criticism of the Sky Blues ahead. Darou got me doing stuff Id never thought of, running in sand, playing football in sand, swimming, playing basketball.