The Breakdown: Youth development special

With the Arsenal squad on international duty, Adrian Clarke sits down with academy manager Andries Jonker in a special edition of The Breakdown.

The pair discuss the process of identifying the very best talents in England and then convincing them to join the club, as well as the following:

• Signing promising players from overseas
• How the club retains its very best talents
• The importance of the pathway to the first team

Click the 'Play' button above to watch the video, and then check out the following:

• Arsenal Academy retains top-tier status
• Jonker - Iwobi's rise is an inspiration
• The Big Interview: Andries Jonker
• Jonker - The importance of identity