Arsenal starlet Max Dowman is continuing to break records while on international duty with England Under-19s.
It has been a hugely eventful start to the season for the 15-year-old, who became the second youngest player in Premier League history (behind Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri) when he featured as a substitute against Leeds.
Dowman also came off the bench against Liverpool last weekend and has been included in Arsenal’s Champions League squad.
Having previously impressed for England Under-17s, Dowman was promoted to the Three Lions’ Under-19 squad for this month’s fixtures.
In midweek Dowman came on against Ukraine and in doing so became the youngest ever player to feature for England Under-19s since the age group was introduced in the 2001-02 season.
Dowman was subsequently given his first start for the Under-19s against Spain and proceeded to win a penalty in a 3-3 draw. His involvement saw him become the youngest starter for the Under-19s.
Max Dowman won a penalty as he featured for England Under-19s in a 3-3 draw with Spain
15-year-old Dowman became the youngest player to ever start a game for England Under-19s
Dowman has already made two appearances in the Premier League for Arsenal this season
The youngster was frequently fouled by opposition players but continued to push forwards with regularity.
Dowman has developed a penchant for winning penalties – he did so in two pre-season games for Arsenal and also against Leeds.
England Under-19s have one game remaining in this set of fixtures as they face the Netherlands on Tuesday.
Dowman previously played five times for England at Under-16 level before scoring five goals in 16 games for the Under-17s.
It will be intriguing to see how many senior appearances Dowman makes for Arsenal this season.
With Bukayo Saka out injured, opportunities to feature as a substitute on the right flank may arise for Dowman.
He could also potentially be given a start when Arsenal face Port Vale away in the Carabao Cup on September 24.
