Former Arsenal star scores after imprisonment for smuggling: debut in England.

JAY EMMANUEL-THOMAS's debut at Braintree Town

JAY EMMANUEL-THOMAS scored in his debut match for Braintree Town, just a few months after serving a sentence for drug smuggling. The former Arsenal player, who is 34 years old, signed with the National League club as a free agent the day before.Emmanuel-Thomas immediately joined the team for the match against Truro City, which took place on Saturday afternoon, and was substituted in. The striker found the back of the net, helping his team secure a 2-0 victory.Braintree Town, struggling for promotion, received a new boost thanks to Emmanuel-Thomas's debut. Importantly, the player managed to adapt to the new team, while his return to professional football could be key to reviving his career.