Overview

• Dowman started for England U19s on September 6 in Murcia, becoming the youngest player to begin a match at that level as the game finished 3-3 against Spain.
• He won a penalty early on and, according to multiple reports, was fouled 10 times in the first half as Spain struggled to contain him.
• Clips of his dribbling and control went viral on social media, drawing widespread praise from supporters tracking his rapid rise.
• The teenager recently made his Premier League debut for Arsenal at 15 as the club’s second-youngest debutant and has been named in their Champions League squad, with Mikel Arteta emphasizing careful management of his next steps.
• Scouts from major European clubs were present for the Spain match and, as reported by The Athletic via Arsenal Insider, expressed admiration for his talent and suggested he is unlikely to be prised from Arsenal.