Arsenal 13-year-old wonderkid makes U18 debut as fans say ‘another Hale End gem’
Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere had fans buzzing as he handed an Under-18s debut to 13-year-old Max Dowman.
Dowman was introduced from the bench by Wilshere, who is now the Gunners' youth team boss, during their league clash with Southampton on Saturday (September 23). He played the final 22 minutes of the 4-0 victory at London Colney.
The highly-rated English midfielder earned the call up after impressing for the U15s at the Vinci Cup earlier this year, and already has a boot deal with Adidas which he signed last season having been chased by several high-profile companies.
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While he's still a long way off Mikel Arteta's set-up, Gooners couldn't help but be excited by his progress. One wrote: "Hale End is thriving with Arteta showing the route map to the first feam. Our future is looking GOOD."
Another commented: "Hale End just keeps producing!" With a third echoing: "A new big talent to follow from Hale End."
"Watch this space. Quality player," said a fourth, while a fifth praised: "Just love the way Wilshere is just giving them opportunity without considering age but talent."
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Speaking about the decision to give Bowman his first U18s appearance, former England star Wilshere told the Arsenal club website: “We take a holistic view of the academy, pushing our players to excel.
"Debut opportunities aren’t handed out lightly, and Max has demonstrated over the past few months that he deserves this chance. There are others on the verge of stepping up as well.
“He handled the moment admirably, sending an important message to the team that when we introduce players, they possess the quality to contribute effectively.”
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