By PON_News
Notts County's newest addition, 19-year-old midfielder George Abbott, has arrived at Meadow Lane with a sense of excitement and determination. On loan from Tottenham Hotspur for the season, Abbott is eager to make his mark in the challenging environment of League Two football.
After completing his first training session with the Magpies, Abbott shared his thoughts on his new adventure, revealing both his passion for the game and his readiness to embrace this new chapter in his career.
Reflecting on his initial experience with the team, Abbott said, "I loved this session today. The lads have been very welcoming and I really enjoyed playing amongst them. This training session was great. I loved it." His enthusiasm was evident as he spoke about the warm reception he received from his new teammates, setting the stage for a promising season ahead.
This move marks Abbott's first departure from Tottenham Hotspur, where he has been a part of the club since the tender age of eight. While leaving behind the familiar surroundings of Spurs might seem daunting, Abbott views it as a positive step in his career. "It feels actually really good because obviously I've been at Tottenham my whole life, basically. So having a change of setting, a change of place and obviously being around new players, different styles of players as well, it's been great. I think it's a good opportunity," he remarked.
The decision to send Abbott out on loan has been a strategic one, designed to give the young midfielder exposure to the rigours of men's football. Abbott himself recognised the importance of this experience, stating, "After last season I've been looking at that because I've been thinking it would be great to experience men's football, be around it as well. In front of big crowds, big stages especially, like Notts County, their turnouts were normally really, really good. So I'm really looking forward to playing in front of them."
Abbott was well aware of the passionate fan base at Notts County before making his move. "I've done my research about Notts County and out of pretty much all the League Two teams, they've got the best turnout, 10, 11,000 on average, I think. But yeah, so I'm really looking forward to playing in front of them," he explained, highlighting the significance of playing in front of such a large and dedicated crowd.
One of the factors that attracted Abbott to Notts County was the club's style of play, which he believes aligns closely with what he has been accustomed to at Tottenham. "It's actually similar to the way I've played at Tottenham. So there shouldn't be too many big changes. So I feel like it would be good for me to come in and I think I'll fit in quite nicely because the style of play is not too different and I know they like to keep the ball a lot and not go long too much, so I think that will suit my style of play," Abbott noted.
Abbott sees himself primarily as a defensive midfielder, but he is quick to point out his versatility. "I mean, I'm a defensive midfielder. I'm quite versatile though, so I can play in multiple positions if I have to, but normally I'm more of a defensive midfielder. I like to get the ball progressed forward, playing through the midfield and switching play as well. I like to link the play from defence to attack," he described, giving fans a glimpse into what they can expect from him on the pitch.
The move to Notts County is more than just a chance to gain experience in men's football; it's also an opportunity for Abbott to continue his development as a player and to stay in contention for England's Under-20 squad. "I think, to be fair, that would help me a lot playing men's football. I think it will allow England Under-20s to see me in that environment, playing against older people and playing amongst older people so hopefully that could help me progress with England," Abbott explained, underlining the importance of regular game time in his ongoing international ambitions.
With Notts County's next fixture just around the corner, Abbott is eager to make an immediate impact. "I'll definitely be ready to be in contention. I mean, obviously, it's up to the gaffer to see who plays, but I've come here with the idea in my head that I wanna get in the team, either starting or coming on. But I wanna be able to make an impact and show everyone here and the fans what I'm about," he declared confidently.
As George Abbott embarks on this new journey with Notts County, both the club and its fans will be hoping that his passion, versatility, and skill will shine through on the pitch, helping the team achieve its goals this season.
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