Arsenal have been producing some of the best young talents in the world for several years now.
The Gunners’ academy is among the best on the planet, and the way teenagers are bursting onto the big stage and delivering is nothing short of exceptional.
Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe were the first ones to break through and have a big impact over the last decade, and they were followed by Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
The next in line, according to many people, is young Max Dowman, who is set to be promoted to the first team this summer, even though he is just 15.
Dowman impressed for the England U17s at the European Championships on Tuesday, but another Arsenal youngster caught everyone’s eye as well.
Jack Porter impresses for England U17s along with Max Dowman
Max Dowman has been the talk of the town since his display for the England U17s against Belgium.
The Arsenal youngster started in a number 10 role at the Egnatia Arena in Rrogozhine, and he was absolutely fantastic.
Everyone on social media who watched the game was raving about young Dowman, and Arsenal fans can’t wait to see him play for the first team this summer.
Dowman, however, wasn’t the only Arsenal youngster in action on Tuesday – young Jack Porter started in goal and was brilliant.
The 16-year-old, who made his senior Arsenal debut earlier this season in the Carabao Cup, was good in possession, made a few fantastic saves and showed real presence to claim a few crosses.
The goal he conceded was an unstoppable free-kick, and he did make an error with the ball, but apart from that, he was outstanding.
Arsenal’s goalkeeping future looks really bright.
Arsenal fans hail Jack Porter
Porter has always been highly rated behind the scenes at Arsenal.
The youngster has the full trust of first-team goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana, and he has trained with the senior side on several occasions as well.
After watching him in action on Tuesday for the England U17s, Arsenal fans took to X to heap praise on young Porter.
One fan said: “Jack Porter made several good saves to keep England in the game, did well to claim crosses/high balls. An athletic keeper. Decent ball playing too. Couple shaky moments but overall top.”
Another tweeted: “Jack Porter was superb for England U17! Countless perfectly clipped balls into the fullback’s path, both on the right and left. Porter has worked hard on his distribution, to go along with a couple of key saves late. Great positioning and commanded his box excellently.”
“Jack Porter does well to clear a dangerous corner. He looks very composed both in goal and with the ball at his feet. Talented goalkeeper,” wrote another.
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