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At a function attended by former Arsenal and Barcelona star Giovanni van Bronkhurst, Rogic was the final name to be read out for the eight full-time contracts on offer.

"Words can't describe it," Rogic told au.fourfourtwo.com just moments after the announcement.

The other winners came from France, Belgium, South Korea, UK and South Africa.

"I was hoping it would be me but I had my doubts for sure," Rogic, a tall, skilful midfielder said. "There were 32 quality players for sure and only would make it so I still had my doubts."

Those doubts were based on Rogic's fitness heading into the three day trial with a niggling back complaint restricting his output.

Earlier on Saturday, Rogic played in an 11 v 11 game at MK Dons home ground before a trip to the Emirates to see Arsenal take on Wigan.

He said he felt he'd done enough from the trial game to impress but was never sure how the decision would go.

The 18-year-old playmaker - who last played for ANU in Canberra but who attributes Futsal as a key part of his development - will move to England mid-year to take up the one year scholarship.

"Futsal has definitely helped me. I'm a better footballer for it."

The Nike Academy program will be based at Loughborough University - regarded as one of the country's best sports and learning environments - and the Nike team will play reserves sides from EPL clubs.

The Chance is a global search for elite amateur players around the world giving them an opportunity to showcase their talent and give them a chance to make it as a professional player.

After 75,000 trialists entered last year in national trials, it came down to the best 100 who gathered in London this week.

That was cut down to 32 on Friday which included two other Aussies in Alon Blumgart and Niko Matic as well as Kiwi Tom Doyle.

The winning eight was announced in front of a massive media contingent from around the world at Sopwell House - a former training base of Arsenal.

Rogic added: "It wasn't just myself. I was there with Alon, Niko and Tom. It's a great achievement for us four to make it into the final 32 and I think it shows in the Australian system there are players who get left behind. I'm glad at least one of us made it."

He added: "This is definitely life-changing. Guess I'm moving to England!"

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