In the latest of our Academy profiles, here's Charlie Mitchell:

Charlie mitchell

Left back/left midfield

First club I supported- Liverpool

First favourite player- Steven Gerrard, because I loved watching him play as a young kid.

Current favourite player- Trent Alexander Arnold, because I love the way he plays and I try and put certain things he does into my game.

The biggest influence on my career- my dad who was my coach as a young player, and who has encouraged me throughout the early stages of my career.

Biggest game of my career so far- the county cup final that we won with Darlo.

The ground I would most like to play on- Anfield, because it’s such a good stadium and atmosphere

First Darlo game I went to- Darlington v Leamington

Favourite music- hip hop music

Favourite food- can’t beat a good lasagna especially my mams

The stadium in the world I would most likely want to visit- the Bernabeu stadium, because it looks incredible and is very iconic.

The best player on my team- this is a very difficult question because there’s a lot of good players. But, I’ll pick Sean Chidanyika because he’s a good all rounder and can play in many positions, and play them all exceptionally well.

Best current XI- goal keeper- Allison.

Defence- Robertson- Raphael Varane- Virgil Van Dijk- Alexander Arnold

Midfield- Kevin De Bruyne- Luka Modric- Frenkie De Jong

Forwards- Sadio Mane- Kylian- Mbappe- Leonel Messi.