Myles Lewis-Skelly has broken a record by Marcus Rashford (photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Myles Lewis-Skelly from Arsenal has recorded his name in England Football History after his goal for England on Friday night.
At just 18 years and 176 days, he became the youngest player who has marked his senior debut for the national team. This achievement surpassed the previous record of Marcus Rashford, who was 18 and 209 days when he scored against Australia in May 2016.
During the classification of the 2026 England Opening World Cup against Albania at Wembley Stadium. Just 20 minutes from the game, Lewis-Skelly received a precise pass from Judeham and quietly searched the ball under Albania goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, giving leadership to England. ​
This goal not only achieved a 1-0 victory for England, but also marked the beginning of Thomas Tuchel’s term as coach of the national team. The party showed the dominion of England in possession, despite the resistant defense of Albania. ​
Lewis-Skelly’s rapid increase has not been extraordinary. From a midfielder to a left in Arsenal, he has constantly impressed his performances, gaining a place on the international stage.
Myles Lewis-Skelly in her debut! ?
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Thomas Tuchel sounds changes in the first party as head of England
Thomas Tuchel made several changes in England’s initial line On Friday for the game against Albania in Wembley, giving debates to Dan Burn and Myles Lewis-Skelle in defense.
The German coach also chose to rely on Rashford’s rhythm in the wing, as he had the aim of making his mark with the three lions.
Tuchel’s defensive pairing saw Burn aligned with Ezri Konsa by Aston Villa, with Lewis-Skelle and Kyle Walker filling the full positions. Curtis Jones was selected to join in Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice in the midfield, and there was no shortage of attacking talent, as Harry Kane and Phil Foden also appeared in the initial 11th.
