Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice react to Lewis-Skelly's message after 'stunning' England debut

03/22/2025 08:28 AM

Myles Lewis-Skelly was overcome with emotion after marking his England debut with a goal in the 2-0 win over Albania.

The Arsenal youngster has enjoyed a meteoric rise into first-team football this season, breaking into Mikel Arteta's side and proving himself as a valuable option in the squad.

Arsenal are tipped to save millions thanks to Lewis-Skelly, as he has stepped up at left-back this term amid injury worries.

His form earned him a well-deserved England call-up, and he made the most of his opportunity, capping off his debut with a goal after a brilliant assist from Jude Bellingham.

Rio Ferdinand was among those to react to Lewis-Skelly, but the youngster himself has posted his own message after the goal and emotional celebration.

Myles Lewis-Skelly makes England history with debut goal

The 18-year-old took to Instagram after his debut, simply posting "dreaming" alongside an England flag and heart emoji.

His post was met with admiration from teammates, with Bellingham, who provided the assist for his goal, commenting, "Congrats MLS".

Meanwhile Arsenal teammate Declan Rice added "The start" and Marcus Rashford responded with a heart emoji.

With his goal, the Arsenal youngster became the youngest player in history to score on his England senior debut at 18 years and 176 days, surpassing Marcus Rashford's record set in 2016.

Lewis-Skelly delivered a stunning performance, replicating the form that has seen him become a key figure at club level.

His display not only earned Tuchel's trust but also reaffirmed the faith Arteta has placed in him this season. So far, he has made 29 appearances for the Gunners, scoring and assisting once while racking up 1,603 minutes in what has been a breakout campaign.

Riccardo Calafiori's injury issues have paved the way for Myles Lewis-Skelly at Arsenal

Arsenal's season has been plagued by injuries, with key players such as Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus all enduring extended spells on the sidelines.

Now, Riccardo Calafiori has suffered a knock while on international duty, raising fresh concerns for Arteta. However, even before his injury, the Italian's place in the team was under question due to the rise of Lewis-Skelly.

Calafiori impressed Arsenal fans earlier in the season, but his injury setbacks have disrupted his momentum. In contrast, Lewis-Skelly has seized his opportunity, and if he continues on this trajectory, his emergence could mark a turning point for Arsenal and England for years to come.

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