You've got more chance of winning the lottery than making it as a professional footballer. The realities of academy football often mean players face tough truths, as many do not transition beyond youth football.
Academies instill discipline and require hard work, teaching that success in football isn't given; it's earned through relentless effort and fighting for contracts.
Whether you make it or not, the experience prepares you for life, emphasizing the need to fight daily for even the smallest chance of success.
There's nothing like playing with the stars in first-team training. The intensity and pressure far exceed anything experienced in under-21 games.
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