Although he has looked very impressive over the past couple of years and seemed closest to making the first team than any of his peers, something must have changed in the past few months as Potter and Warnock seem to have overtaken him in the pecking order.
I wonder if he is showing the right kind of attitude in training or whether Rafa simply doesn't rate him as highly as others - it is quite a remarkable turnaround and seeing as though Rafa has proven that he is prepared to give youth a chance. I suppose the signing of Xabi Alonso hasn't helped, but the fact is that John Welsh is an England under 21 international and captain of the reserves.
When will he ever get a chance?