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Luton youngster Joe Johnson has set his sights on not just making his name in the Premier League, but the Champions League as well, after penning a long-term contract extension with the Hatters today.
The 18-year-old began his career at Arsenal’s academy when aged just six, released by the Gunners four years later, as he moved to Focus Football and then Kenilworth Road in 2020. He played in the FA Youth Cup last season as Town reached the fifth round, and having penned a first professional contract in March 2023, made his senior debut when coming on in the 2-1 Championship victory over Middlesbrough the following month, aged 17 years and 62 days.
Johnson also featured in the goalless draw with Hull City, before gaining a first start this term, during the Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League One side Exeter City. The centre half, who can also play wingback, was called up by England for the U17s World Cup late last year, playing in a group stage win over Iran, before the Three Lions were knocked out by Uzbekistan in the last 16.
