(Left to right) Arsenal's David Raya, Jordan Pickford of Everton and new Wales call-up Joe DuncanImage source, Getty Images
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Arsenal's David Raya, Jordan Pickford of Everton and new Wales call-up Joe Duncan have all benefitted from non-league loans

ByDafydd PritchardBBC Sport Wales

David Raya had a loan spell at Southport before winning the Premier League with Arsenal, while Jordan Pickford spent time with Darlington and Alfreton Town on his way to a European Championship final and two World Cup semi-finals with England.

A non-league apprenticeship, it seems, can help a goalkeeper reach great heights.