Overview

• Teenagers have made early impacts, with Arsenal’s Max Dowman debuting at 15 and winning a penalty in a 5-0 win over Leeds, while Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoha, 17, scored a late winner at Newcastle.
• England manager Thomas Tuchel urged caution to prevent burn out, saying development decisions should be taken with a parental view.
• Tuchel cited Myles Lewis-Skelly as an example, noting England helped accelerate his rise and stressing a responsibility to manage expectations as the youngster currently faces stiff competition for Arsenal minutes.
• External recognition has grown, with the Daily Mail citing CIES Observatory figures that rank Lewis-Skelly among the top ten teenage players worldwide and list Ethan Nwaneri in 15th, as reported by Just Arsenal.
• Former prodigy Sonny Pike told the Mirror that Arsenal staff rate Dowman highly and believe his supportive family environment will help keep him grounded.