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Arsenal Starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly Scores On International Debut For England vs Albania 271m5b

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Published21 Mar 2025

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Watch as Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly scored just 20 minutes into his senior England debut to put the Three Lions 1-0 up against Albania in World Cup qualifying on Friday evening.

The Thomas Tuchel era got off to a flying start at Wembley on Friday, as Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly scored less than 20 minutes into his England debut to put the Three Lions 1-0 up against Albania in World Cup qualifying.

Tuchel opted to hand the 18-year-old his first-ever senior international call-up for March’s camp alongside Newcastle United defender Dan Burn, with both players being selected to start in the German’s first match in charge.

Marcus Rashford, who was recalled after an impressive start to his loan spell at Aston Villa, also returned to the England lineup. Former captain Jordan Henderson was also called up but was named on the bench.

Looking to impress on his maiden appearance, Lewis-Skelly did just that. A lovely weighted ball from Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham sent the Gunners star in behind the visiting defence, and he made no mistake in rolling the ball in between the legs of the onrushing Thomas Strakosha to open the scoring.

In doing so, Lewis-Skelly becomes the youngest player in history to score on his Three Lions debut, aged 18 years and 176 days, suring Rashford’s record of 18 years and 209 days when he scored against Australia in 2016.

It’s just his second goal in senior football, with his first coming for Arsenal in their 5-1 win over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium back in early February.

WATCH: Myles Lewis-Skelly Debut Goal For England vs Albania c2c64

To catch all of the main talking points from Friday night’s clash, watch the England vs Albania highlights here.

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Cai Parry
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Cai is a news and features writer that specialises in football, but has experience covering a variety of other sports, including darts, basketball, American football, MMA, boxing and more. He holds a degree in Football Journalism (BA Hons) from the University of Derby, and worked with Nottingham Forest FC and Burton Albion FC throughout his studies. Cai also has experience working in social media with the Football Association of Wales, where he worked on a freelance basis, and has also been an accredited writer in the JD Cymru Premier for both Y Clwb Pêl-Droed and welshfootie since the 2019/20 season.

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Cai is a news and features writer that specialises in football, but has experience covering a variety of other sports, including darts, basketball, American football, MMA, boxing and more. He holds a degree in Football Journalism (BA Hons) from the University of Derby, and worked with Nottingham Forest FC and Burton Albion FC throughout his studies. Cai also has experience working in social media with the Football Association of Wales, where he worked on a freelance basis, and has also been an accredited writer in the JD Cymru Premier for both Y Clwb Pêl-Droed and welshfootie since the 2019/20 season.

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