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Max Dowman, 15, Becomes Youngest England U19 Starter and Shines in 3-3 vs Spain

The 15-year-old set an England Under-19 age record, with frequent fouls against him renewing questions over his protection.

Overview

  • Dowman started for England Under-19s in Murcia and won a fifth-minute penalty as the match finished 3-3 against Spain.
  • talkSPORT reported he was fouled ten times in the first half, prompting complaints from fans about a lack of protection from the referee.
  • Clips of his dribbling and playmaking spread widely on social media, drawing strong praise from Arsenal supporters.
  • He became the youngest-ever England Under-19 player with a midweek debut against Ukraine, then set the youngest-starter mark against Spain.
  • For Arsenal, he recently made a 27-minute Premier League debut at 15 and is in the club’s Champions League squad, with a potential record appearance possible if he is used.