The highly-rated young Nigerian goalkeeper Emmanuel Idem was assisted by his defenders to post his first shutout of the new season in the U18 Premier League on Saturday. <br /><br />Reading U18s were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground (Warwickshire), with Idem in brilliant form. <br /><br />The 17-year-old, who put in a full shift between the pipes, shone in the second half, making a fine stop and dealt with the dangerous crosses from the Reading wingers. <br /><br />Defender Ademola Shokunbi and midfielder Akinwale Odimayo started for the Royals while teammate Jamal Balogun watched on from the substitutes bench. <br /><br />Born in South London, Idem joined Aston Villa in the summer of 2015 from Stoke City, and represented Arsenal prior to his move to the Potters. <br /><br />His minders have informed <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b> that he will not reject a call up to the Nigerian youth teams. <br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />Photo Credit : avfc.co.uk<br />