Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly made his England debut at 18, scoring in a 2-0 win over Albania. His Wembley goal made him England’s youngest debutant scorer.
Myles Lewis-Skelly, the Arsenal prodigy, etched his name into English football history during his senior debut for the national team against Albania. At just 18 years and 176 days old, Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on their England debut, surpassing Marcus Rashford’s previous record.
The match, held at Wembley Stadium, marked the beginning of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure as England’s manager. Lewis-Skelly’s goal came in the 20th minute, a composed finish through the legs of Albanian goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, following a brilliant assist from Jude Bellingham. The teenager’s performance was a testament to his maturity and skill, earning praise from Tuchel, who described him as a “top player” with an “amazing character”.
Lewis-Skelly expressed his gratitude and disbelief after the match, stating, “I’m lost for words really. I’m just so grateful for the manager to put trust in me and also my teammates. They paid me so much trust today and I’m so happy”. His debut goal not only highlighted his potential but also set the tone for England’s 2-0 victory, with Harry Kane adding the second goal to secure the win.
This historic moment is just the beginning for Lewis-Skelly, who has already made waves in the Premier League with Arsenal. His ability to rise to the occasion on such a significant stage suggests a bright future for the young talent, both at the club and international levels.
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