Arsenal youngster Carl Jenkinson insists rookies must take responsibility

Published: 22 Aug 2011 - 11:14:41

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Arsenal youngster Carl Jenkinson insists rookies must take responsibility

Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson insists he and his fellow Premier League rookies must shoulder the burden of responsibility following a disappointing start to the domestic campaign. The 19-year-old, who joined the Gunners from Charlton in the summer, made his top-flight debut in the home defeat to Liverpool on Saturday with Ignasi Miquel, Emmanuel Frimpong and Henri Lansbury also involved. Learning the hard way: Carl Jenkinson has endured a baptism of fire at Arsenal The club's supporters have called on manager Arsene Wenger to add experience and quality to the squad in the wake of Cesc Fabregas' sale to Barcelona and the anticipated departure of Samir Nasri to Manchester City. But Jenkinson believes the young players must rise to the challenge presented by injuries and suspensions to regular first-teamers. He said: 'There are a lot of young players in the squad, me included. But we are there for a reason - people believe in us - and all of us young ones have to step up to the mark and take responsibility, and that is what we will do. Young at heart: Arsene Wenger admitted Emmanuel Frimpong was a victim of his own inexperience 'Our squad is stretched, that is quite obvious, but the people who have come in did well so I don't think there can be too many complaints. 'We are going to have ups and downs but that is part of football. We did well against Udinese and then things did not go our way with Liverpool. But we will bounce back.' He added to the club's official site: 'We have got a lot of quality and will come back from this, without a doubt.' More woe for Wenger as under-fire Arsenal manager is hit with two-match UEFA ban I'm going nowhere! Arsenal target Mertesacker vows to see out Werder Bremen contractIt's time to grow up, Arsenal boss Wenger finally admits It's a Mata of fact! Valencia star confirms Chelsea medical as he nears ?29m switch