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Tuchel Keeps World Cup Option Open for Arsenal Teen Max Dowman

Tuchel emphasizes patience to protect a 16-year-old still earning minutes at Arsenal.

Overview

  • England manager Thomas Tuchel called Dowman an outstanding talent and said a World Cup call-up remains possible, while stressing there is no need to increase pressure right now.
  • Dowman is not a regular starter for Arsenal and has made seven first-team appearances this season, including three in the Premier League.
  • His stoppage-time goal against Everton sealed a 2-0 win and made him the youngest Premier League goalscorer at 16 years and 73 days.
  • He recently featured for England’s Under-19s and earlier this season became the youngest player to appear in the Champions League at age 15.
  • Declan Rice and William Saliba have praised his temperament, and former mentor Jack Wilshere says the teenager frequently seeks blunt feedback to improve.