Ramsdale, who has produced several big moments in an Arsenal shirt, was again a standout performer as the Gunners claimed the Community Shield. They saw off Manchester City on penalties with their No 1 the shootout hero and he is more than prepared to have some compete for his shirt.

“Bring it on,” he told ITV. “Nothing comes easy in football. But also at the same time you need to move along and adapt as well. I’ve done it to other people when I’ve moved to clubs.