Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman has received his first call-up to the England Under-21 squad at just 16 years old. Named by Lee Carsley for upcoming friendlies against Portugal and France, the teenager brings impressive credentials from Arsenal, where he became the club's youngest-ever goalscorer last season. Despite recent scrutiny after a red card in a League Cup loss to Fleetwood, Dowman's potential has already caught the attention of senior manager Thomas Tuchel.
With Jobe Bellingham promoted to the senior team, midfielders Trey Nyoni, Harrison Armstrong, and Divine Mukasa remain in the U21 setup after stepping up from the U20s. Tottenham's Mikey Moore, currently on loan at FC Koln, also earns his first selection. The matches at Ashton Gate serve as preparation for next summer's Under-21 European Championship.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing