Born in Birkenhead , Williams came through the youth ranks at League Two side Chester City .
A transfer embargo saw Williams and other youngsters promoted to the club 's first team during the 2008 -- 09 season at age 17 .
Born in Birkenhead , Williams came through the youth ranks at League Two side Chester City and a transfer embargo saw him and other youngsters promoted to the club 's first team during the 2008 -- 09 season at age 17 .