James Dielhenn
Apr 1, 2026, 12:54 PM
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Max Dowman scored a stunning goal for England under-19s. Getty
Max Dowman scored a breathtaking goal for England under-19s after taking the ball from his own half.
The Arsenal talent, aged 16, scored once and bagged three assists in a 6-0 win against Portugal.
Dowman turned his first marker, inside his own half, before driving at the opposition.
He glided towards the box and fired a left-footed shot low into the far corner.
It was the latest showstopping moment for the prospect who became the Premier League's youngest-ever goalscorer last month.
His goal against Everton, aged at 16 years, 73 days, broke a record which had stood since 2005.
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Earlier this season, Dowman became the youngest-ever Champions League player when he featured for Arsenal against Slavia Prague aged 15 years, 308 days.
Jesse Derry scored twice and Ezra Mayers, Shumaira Mheuka and Harry Howell also got on the scoresheet for England.
However, it wasn't enough for England to qualify for this summer's European Championship. Serbia beat Poland ensuring they topped the group to qualify for the tournament, which will be held in Wales, at England's expense.
Dowman's focus will turn to Arsenal's FA Cup tie at Southampton this weekend.
They then face Sporting CP in the Champions League on Tuesday before resuming their bid to win the Premier League when they face Bournemouth.