Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly Makes History as Youngest England Scorer on Debut
Myles Lewis-Skelly etched his name in the history books Friday night at Wembley Stadium, becoming the youngest player ever to score on his England debut as the Three Lions faced Albania in a World Cup qualifying match.
The 18-year-old Arsenal star, making his senior England debut under new coach Thomas Tuchel, found the net in the 20th minute to give England the lead. The remarkable sequence began when Jude Bellingham skillfully evaded an Albania midfielder, drove forward with the ball, and slipped a precise pass to Lewis-Skelly, who coolly finished by sliding the shot between the goalkeeper's legs.
At just 18 years and 176 days old, Lewis-Skelly breaks the previous record held by Marcus Rashford, who was 18 years and 209 days when he scored against Australia in May 2016. This historic moment not only marked the first goal of the Thomas Tuchel era but also showcased the exceptional talent of one of England's brightest young prospects.
The Arsenal youngster's impressive performances at club level earned him this opportunity on the international stage, and he certainly didn't disappoint. With this stunning start to his England career and his continuing development at Arsenal, Lewis-Skelly appears poised for significant involvement with the national team in the coming years.
This debut goal represents not just a personal milestone for Lewis-Skelly but also signals an exciting new chapter for England under German tactician Tuchel, who selected the teenager for his first match in charge of the Three Lions.
