Arteta Praises Lewis-Skelly After England Call-Up

Arteta praises Lewis-Skelly after England call-up. Arsenal boss proud of youngster’s rise and impact under new manager Thomas Tuchel.

Arteta praises Lewis-Skelly after the 18-year-old earned his first senior England call-up under new manager Thomas Tuchel. The Arsenal boss expressed pride in the youngster’s rapid rise.

Lewis-Skelly Earns England Spot After Breakout Season

Myles Lewis-Skelly has impressed this season with consistent performances for Arsenal. His form earned him a spot in Tuchel’s first England squad, announced ahead of the upcoming international break.

Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Chelsea, Arteta praised the Hale End graduate. “Very proud. It’s a huge moment for him,” he said. Arteta also emphasized the importance of having English talent like Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka at the club.

Arteta Highlights Personal Connection and Responsibility

Lewis-Skelly made his senior debut in September and quickly became a regular. He has made 25 appearances and scored his first goal in Arsenal’s 5–1 win over Manchester City. Tuchel fast-tracked him into the England setup due to a shortage of left-back options.

Arteta also spoke about the personal connection he feels with young players. “They’re almost the age of my oldest son,” he said. “We have a big responsibility.”

Tuchel praised Lewis-Skelly’s potential and plans to accelerate his development at the international level. The call-up reflects the player’s hard work and the support from Arsenal’s coaching staff.

 

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