Max Dowman in line for shock England call-up as Tuchel weighs up Arsenal star
The Gunners star could be handed a surprise opportunity with England's senior squad after five players withdrew ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League fixtures.
Thomas Tuchel is contemplating granting Arsenal's 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman a preliminary appearance with the England senior team amid a string of withdrawals impacting his preparations for the Nations League. The youngster is among the players being evaluated for a potential call-up to the senior squad at St George's Park, as Tuchel finalizes his roster for four matches against Spain, Czechia, and Croatia.
Dowman is already a member of the England Under-19 squad, suggesting he could seamlessly join the senior players without a significant travel distance. The prospect has arisen due to the absences of Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Tino Livramento, all of whom are sidelined by fitness issues. Tuchel is exploring the idea of Dowman training alongside England's senior squad, such as Harry Kane, during the international break.
While no official call-up has been confirmed, the opportunity would mark another significant step in Dowman's meteoric rise in English football, having already broken Premier League history as the youngest goalscorer at just 16 years and 73 days old.
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