stepped out of the bus with his heartbeat drumming faster than normal and the soles of his boot

sentienels even in the daylight,and dozens of young promising lads,lea

y asphalt yard or patchy gr

oach Pedro told him during training the day before."it's not about the magi

is boots,and tried not to allow the tension swallow him.But as tried to maintain the tension imminent,he looked around the

am not go

its was a voice m

rphones to prevent u

t's where you should be in the first place.You've been playing on Glenmere pitch for quite a w

e nerves pressed down li

s something insane.one touch passing,rapid decision making.These boys weren't just good,they trained like pros.Ethan struggled to find his rhythm.His first touch

is face,although the

the coaches yell

r head in

ed,clenchi

voice called him

f it's isn't

urned."

me they'd seen each other was months ago,when he left London quietly after whispers a

They didn't have to.The silent rivalr

e,a relief.He was still shaky,misplacing passes.Some of his teammates became

something

ng run.Everyone else was watching the striker.Ethan feinted a pass forward

al

s clapped one."Th

ped past one player,and instead of taking an obvious shot,thread

than!".another

tarted crawl

pposite pitch,he shot Ethan a glare.Their teams

as the lined up against e

s.Wayne in return was just as sharp,fast feet,clinical turns.They each neu

d back or shook hands.Ethan walked alone to the

Brentford crest embroidered on t

e in hush

that the scout co

gain.Another voice

ot let that donkey or his words bring y

miled f

ead coach called ou

nd into the office section.The scout was there,

n Carter",.th

"You've got the flaws,touch is raw,reaction time under pressure need

e if that was a prais

scout continued speaking,"but we're st

he scout turned."Ev

". Ethan sh

n.Quick

verge of first team football.They shook his hand and gave words of encou

orridors.Passed photo walls of f

ls,and out onto the ed

This was where the dreams were bred.Grass that felt like velvet

he scout said."But It won't b

adium,and the scou

t on the walk

near the bus

is brother grunted

n't know yet but s

dn't sit beside him,just lean

into your head.Scouts talk big,but they

"You think I d

tending like you're someone s

orward.The quarr

apped."All you do is to discour

the one making sure you eat atleast two square m

this is a j

ot aware how this ha

ht of the moving bus,the weight of ambit

gain for the re

tadium lights disappeare

,something imagined

ulled it out and saw a mi

edro answered immediately as if

ice came through,calm an

ed from his shoulders."I'll think it went well, coach.

dro replied."I told you,you've

his is one step in a long journey.St

h.I won't le

forget,there's more hurdles ahead.You've got eyes on the prize,but you ha

the recent argument with Darius."Tha