For Arsenal Under-18s coach Adam Birchall, watching Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri blossom in the first team has been a particular point of pride. “I had them for six years growing up,” Birchall tells The Athletic before tonight’s FA Youth Cup quarter-final against Manchester United. “I had quite a unique insight into their journey.

Arsenal's academy has found success this season with teenagers Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly becoming important players for Mikel Arteta amid the club's injury issues

Inside Arsenal's academy grand plan to develop the next Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly - Ahead of FA Youth Cup clash with Manchester United, Arsenal Under-18s coach Adam Birchall explains how th

Squad containing 15- and 16-year-olds will have Emirates stadium experience in FA Youth Cup tie against Manchester United

Arsenal Under-18s coach Adam Birchall who explained what he finds so fascinating about the process and the next generation following Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly through the academy