Max Dowman, 16, earns first England Under-21 call-up
Lee Carsley names the Arsenal midfielder for friendlies against Portugal and France at Ashton Gate, ahead of next summer's Euros.
Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman has been called up to England's Under-21 squad for the first time, according to ESPN. The 16-year-old is in Lee Carsley's group for friendlies against Portugal on Friday 13 November and France three days later, both at Ashton Gate.
Dowman has previously played at Under-17 and Under-19 level, and senior boss Thomas Tuchel is already aware of him. Last season he became the youngest goalscorer in Arsenal's history, but last week he was sent off in the League Cup defeat to Fleetwood.
The games are part of preparations for next summer's Under-21 European Championship. Trey Nyoni, Harrison Armstrong and Divine Mukasa stay in the group, while captain Jobe Bellingham has been promoted to the senior squad. Mikey Moore, on loan at FC Köln, also receives his first call-up.
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