Emile Smith Rowe, 21, has revealed how he was rejected by Chelsea after being sued with the Blues, and has since gone on to light up with an arsenal.
What did Emile Smith Rowe say?
The Arsenal star was named to Southgate’s England squad for two internationals in November, with the likes of Ward-Prowse and Rashford being dropped. Initially hoping to compete in the Under-21s, he is now determined to make the most of his opportunities in the senior section.
Emile Smith Rowe told reporters that yes, before moving to Arsenal, he was put on trial in Chelsea through one of his teammates on his local team. He was already there on trial and spoke to him. Emile Smith Rowe doesn’t know how he coped, but he has a trial in Chelsea, but Emile didn’t make it.
It was hard to take at the time, being so young, but Emile went straight to Arsenal after that and luckily he got in and he hasn’t looked back since then. Emile has been in great shape for Arsenal this season, four times in 11 Premier League games, as the Gunners recovered from a disastrous climb start within two Champions League qualifying points.
Everything happened so fast
Emile Smith Rowe added that it was a dream come true to be summoned by England, he certainly did not expect it. Smith Rowe is heading to the U21s and received a call the day before from Southgate to say he was in the first team.
It was a great moment for Smith Rowe and his family. his mom was downstairs when he called and Smith Rowe was upstairs. Emile ran downstairs and immediately told her that it was very emotional. They were so proud and Emile Smith Rowe couldn’t wait to meet the team.
According to Emile Smith Rowe, it all happened so quickly, but he tried to keep his head down. It’s surreal to be here and Emile wants to learn as much as possible.