When Gillingham signed Arsenal's Zech Medley on a season-long loan deal in August, it appeared the perfect opportunity for the youngster to gain valuable first-team experience, and that's exactly how it's panned out so far.

Medley moved to Priestfield just days before he was joined by Gunners teammate Trae Coyle, and has enjoyed an ideal loan stint in Kent, featuring 11 times in all competitions, including seven League One starts.

The 20-year-old's only other senior experience prior to his loan switch had come in the Europa League and Carabao Cup two seasons ago - with the defender failing to make a single appearance for Arsenal last term, although he did feature in the EFL Trophy for the club's U23s.

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However, Medley's lack of first-team football hasn't been noticeable for the Gills, and despite their wretched run of recent results which has seen them lose four matches on the bounce without scoring, he's looked at home in their back-four.

Whilst it appears Medley remains quite some way off becoming a part of Mikel Arteta's plans in north London, he's already showing his potential at League One level, and if he continues, might earn continue his development with perhaps a Championship move next time around.

Gillingham's form has been poor in October, but turning out at grounds like the DW Stadium and Portman Road are going to stand Medley in good stead moving forward for whenever his chance may come at a higher level.