THE fairytale season for Myles Lewis-Skelly just gets better and better. Having made his Premier League breakthrough with Arsenal this season the teenager underpinned his credentials when scoring the first goal of the Thomas Tuchel England era in the win against Albania on Friday night.
Aged 18 years and 176 days, Myles Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player in history to score on his senior England debut when he netted from Jude Bellingham’s precise 20th-minute through ball.
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Post match the youngster said: “I’m lost for words,” he told ITV. “I’m so grateful that the manager put trust in me and the players too. Great pass from Jude. All I had to do was put it in the back of the net. The fans made me feel at home. Thanks to them.”
He is full of courage, full of quality
During the interview, standing next to Lewis-Skelly was Declan Rice, his Arsenal team-mate, added: “Myles Lewis-Skelly is fearless. He does everything right off the pitch and he is only 18.
““I knew he was going to play like that tonight because of the confidence he has. He has kept his feet on the ground and it is only the start for him.”
He’s worked hard for every chance to happen
Tuchel said of the left-back, who can also play in midfield: “He is full of courage, full of quality. He was amazing in camp, full of confidence, full of humour, such an open and mature character. You see it on the pitch, he was immediately one of the group.”
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, on hearing of Lewis-Skelly’s international call-up, said: “It’s a huge moment for him and the club as well. Getting the call for England is massive.
“We were all really happy because it’s a really nice story that gives hope to a lot of young players. In six-seven months, a career can change dramatically for the good, so it’s something for people to be inspired by.
“It hasn’t happened because he was lucky; he’s worked hard for every chance to happen.”
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