West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has told Ravel Morrison to grab the second chance given to him.
Former Manchester United midfielder Morrison, 19, made his Hammers debut as a substitute at Leeds last Saturday.
Big Sam said: "Once he gets a chance, he will either take it or he won't.
"The talent is there - what is in his personality is the key to delivering a career. We can guide him to succeed in his own career but he's responsible for that.
"If he refuses to accept the guidance, then the career will never take off.
"Many players with great talent haven't always delivered what they should. Okay, you can make a living but never fulfil what that talent deserves.
"The talent deserves the big stage, but you have to have the capability psychologically to transform that ability."
Allardyce added: "There's been more interest in him than probably any other player I have had. We will try to improve Ravel in all areas. He's a great talent.""He has to sink or swim. There is no record of Ravel transferring his talent from youth or reserve football into a first team. He's done well for England's youth teams but that's kids' football - not men's football.
