The midfielder, currently preparing for England's vital World Cup qualifier in Montenegro on Tuesday, admits he wanted to play more games during his second campaign of senior football.But I can't complain with the way the season has gone. There is still a long way to go in the season and I could be a crucial part of that at some time.But the 19-year-old also understands Gunners boss Arsene Wenger's desire to carefully nurture his younger players, and said: "My season hasn't progressed in a way as much as I would have wanted to because I always want to play. But I also understand the manager, in Arsene, will protect his younger players.I've just got to make sure I'm mentally ready and physically ready to help the team. Obviously we've got a tough run-in to make sure we get the top four.He went on: "I remember speaking to Robin van Persie last year, and Theo Walcott before, and they said they had experienced the same thing.
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