Who is Ben Sheaf and what shirt number does Arsenal youngster wear?
English midfielder Sheaf could feature for the Gunners in their League Cup clash against Norwich
THE 19-year-old midfielder made his debut for the senior team when he came on in the 89th minute in Arsenal's 1-0 Europa League win over Red Star Belgrade.
Arsene Wenger could again call on the youngster tonight, as he looks to rest key players after their 5-2 win over Everton on Sunday.
Who is Ben Sheaf?
Sheaf joined the club in 2014, after spending the majority of his youth career across London at West Ham United.
He also represented his country at the U16 and U18 level, scoring a penalty for the Young Lions in a friendly.
The Englishman is described on the Arsenal website as a "cultured midfielder".
"Although naturally suited to a central role, the England youth international has demonstrated his versatility and was utilised at right back on a number of occasions due to his crossing ability and tough tackling," says his player profile.
What position does Sheaf play?
The youngster has been mainly deployed in a central midfield role, but can fill in at full-back.
What shirt number does Sheaf wear?
The former Hammers youth player wears the No 65 shirt for the Gunners.
What has Arsene Wenger said about him?
"He has that kind of mental strength as well. A typical British way of handling things, facing the difficulties with a very cool and intelligent way," Wenger told Arsenal Player.
"There is something in him that I believe will allow him to progress always.
"Because he analyses well what’s happening to him, he assesses well what is going on and that’s why I believe he will have a good career."
