Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a dream England debut last night, scoring the opening goal as the Three Lions defeated Albania at Wembley.
The youngster was a surprise inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s first team selection as England manager.
Lewis-Skelly took full advantage of his opportunity, finding the net just 20 minutes into the match to kick off the Tuchel era in style.
The goal marked another remarkable milestone in the teenager’s rapid rise.
Myles Lewis-Skelly scored on his England debut against Albania
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The Arsenal youngster showcased his clinical finishing ability when he latched onto a defence-splitting pass from Jude Bellingham.
With composure beyond his years, Lewis-Skelly calmly nutmegged the Albania goalkeeper to open the scoring.
The finish demonstrated why Tuchel had faith in the young left-back, despite a lack of options in that position within the squad.
His goal set England on their way to victory in what proved to be an impressive international debut.
The young Arsenal star’s achievement places him in elite company in English football history.
Lewis-Skelly has now become England’s third-youngest goalscorer, behind only Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen.
It’s a remarkable statistic that places the teenager alongside two of the nation’s most celebrated footballing talents.
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The accomplishment further cements his status as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from Arsenal’s academy in recent years.
Speaking after the match, Lewis-Skelly struggled to contain his emotions.
“I’m lost for words,” he told ITV. “I’m so grateful that the manager put trust in me and the players too.
“Great pass from Jude. All I had to do was put it in the back of the net,” he added.
Lewis-Skelly also thanked the Wembley crowd, saying: “The fans made me feel at home. Thanks to them.”
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Myles Lewis-Skelly was emotional after scoring on his England debut
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In a touching moment during his post-match interview, Lewis-Skelly was informed live on television about his historic achievement.
The teenager’s genuine surprise was evident as he learned of his place in England’s record books.
“That’s incredible! Amazing!” he exclaimed upon hearing the news.
His authentic reaction continued: “I got nothing to say, really, that’s amazing!”
The unscripted moment captured the genuine emotion of a young player realising the magnitude of his achievement.
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Standing alongside Lewis-Skelly during the interview was his Arsenal teammate Declan Rice, who offered glowing praise for the youngster.
“[Myles Lewis-Skelly] is fearless. He does everything right off the pitch and he is only 18,” Rice said.
The England midfielder expressed confidence in his club colleague’s abilities.
“I knew he was going to play like that tonight because of the confidence he has. He has kept his feet on the ground and it is only the start for him.”
