Arsenal defender Calum Chambers has enjoyed a promising start to his career in North London , with his versatility proving a key asset in the Gunners backline and is adamant he will play a central part in their future success . During a fine debut season Chambers , who signed from Southampton last July for £16million , has established himself as a first team regular having already made 36 appearances for Arsenal . There was a point before Christmas when Wenger admitted to overplaying Chambers with only Santi Cazorla ( 45 ) , Alexis Sanchez ( 44 ) and Per Mertesacker ( 40 ) having appeared more times for the Gunners this campaign . Arsenal defender Calum Chambers has enjoyed a fine first season with the North London club . Having signed last summer , Wenger told the 20-year-old he will utilise him at centre back , with World Cup winner Per Mertesacker returning late from the German triumph in Brazil : . ‘ We went to Austria during pre-season and had a training session . The manager told me , “ You ’ re going to be training as a centre-half here because you may have an opportunity to play there at the start of the season ” , ’ Chambers told the Sun . ‘ So I trained at centre-half a few times and it went from there . I made my debut in the Community Shield at Wembley and started a lot of games , Premier League and Champions League in that position. ’ Chambers ( centre ) celebrates as Arsenal continue a recent run of form to go second in the Premier League . Arsenal 's defender has gone from strength to strength following £16million move from Southampton in 2014 . Chambers caught the eye during his start to life at the Emirates and was also deployed at right back and in a central holding midfield role . However Chambers is determined to see his future in central defence for club and country . ‘ I don ’ t want to be known as a utility player who just slots in here , there and everywhere as I want my own secured position . But it ’ s good for me because it ’ s giving me more opportunities to get game time under my belt . ‘ Long-term , I think I ’ ll end up as a central defender . It ’ s my favourite position. ’ Chambers works hard in training ( left ) as the Gunners prepare to face Reading in the FA Cup semi-final . Calum Chambers enjoyed his recent England trip to the Czech Republic with the Under 21 side .
The 20-year-old signed for £16million from Southampton in July 2014 . Calum Chambers has made 40 appearances for Arsenal so far this season . Chambers sees his club and international future playing centre back . Arsenal face Reading in the FA Cup semi-finals on Saturday evening .