Adam Randell: Plymouth Argyle journey is 'dream become reality'

Randell scored the equaliser in Plymouth's 1-1 draw against Leeds in the FA Cup fourth round

Plymouth Argyle midfielder Adam Randell said playing for his boyhood club in the Championship is "a dream become reality".

Speaking before Saturday's league game against Leeds, the 23-year-old said he had been reflecting on his career.

He told BBC Sport he was "in a situation now [he] never thought would happen".

Randell made his professional debut for Plymouth in 2018 in a 2-0 EFL Trophy defeat at Newport.

In the 2020-21 season, he was loaned to fellow Devon side Torquay United and played 48 games, scoring three times.

'Massively proud'

The following season he returned to Home Park and has since established himself in the first team.

In December, he scored a 97th-minute winner against Stoke City, on his 100th appearance for the club.

In December, Randell scored a 97th-minute winner against Stoke City in the Championship

Ian Foster's appointment as Plymouth head coach in January was the third managerial change Randell has experienced, having also worked under Derek Adams, Ryan Lowe, and Steven Schumacher.

Randell said Foster's influence has already been positive: "I've grown in confidence and played well in the games I've played.

"I'm feeling comfortable, and although there's a lot more work to do, I'm looking forward to working with him and improving."

When asked about how he helps incoming young players integrate into the club, Randell said: "It's such a nice group of people here so it's easy for new lads to come in."

Speaking on what his future career goals are, he added: "I'm massively proud to be in the position I'm in at the moment, but having said that, I only want to be looking up."