Max Dowman's excellent solo goal firmly suggests he's got everything needed to achieve stardom with England.
The teenage Arsenal sensation started for his country's Under-19s side on Tuesday evening as they raced to a 6-0 thumping of Portugal in their U19 Euros qualifier.
Max Dowman scores for England U19 against Portugal U19.
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Dowman was back in his own half just seconds before finding the targetCredit: Canal 11
Dowman first went on a fine run and found Jesse Derry, who netted the opening goal for England with only four minutes on the clock.
But early on in the second half, the 16-year-old scored the best of the lot with a move that began in his own half.
He raced down the right flank before steering towards the centre of the pitch with an eye for goal.
With the Portugal defence doing little to stop him, Dowman was able to find the bottom corner with a low finish.
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And despite being in the early stages of his career, fans have already tipped him for greatness in world football.
"That's the future Ballon d'Or, after Declan Rice, he will be the next Ballon d'Or winner," one said on X.
A second added: "Na only him and (Lionel) Messi score this kind of goal. You thinking what I'm thinking??"
"Meant for the top.... This is just the beginning of greatness," said an optimistic third.
A season to remember for Dowman
Thanks to his shining performances in the academy, Dowman has been handed first-team opportunities for Arsenal this season.
He made his senior debut off the bench in their 5-0 Premier League win over Leeds United in August, during which he picked up an assist.
Max Dowman scores for England U19 against Portugal U19.
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Dowman was surrounded by defenders, but none of them could half his attackCredit: Canal 11
Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup minutes followed, before Dowman made league history earlier this month.
The forward became the youngest ever goalscorer in the Premier League when he netted Arsenal's second during their 2-0 win against Everton.
Dowman could have improved his goal and assist tally this season if it wasn't for an ankle injury.
A wildcard spot in the England squad for the World Cup this summer has also been suggested.
However, talkSPORT's Adrian Durham believes Dowman should continue his impressive development away from north London.
"Max Dowman needs to leave Arsenal as soon as possible," he said on a recent episode of the talkSPORT Daily podcast.
Max Dowman playing for England.
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Dowman is consistently impressing for both club and countryCredit: Getty
"Dowman has seen Myles Lewis-Skelly's career derailed by MIkel Arteta. He's not even third choice left-back now - (Piero) Hincapie and (Riccardo) Calafiori ahead of him in a Wembley final.
"He was a midfielder in the youth team and got to a Youth Cup final in midfield.
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"Even with (Martin) Zubimendi looking like a League One player, Rice's numbers are shocking and (Mikel) Merino injured.
"Lewis-Skelly isn't going to get a look in there, he’s third choice left-back. He's surely on his way."