Arsenal fans are beaming with pride after seeing ‘generational’ Myles Lewis-Skelly score and impress on England debut

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Myles Lewis-Skelly made his international debut on Friday night as England eased past Albania at Wembley.

Thomas Tuchel named his inaugural England squad last week, with Lewis-Skelly rewarded for his impressive form for Arsenal with his first call-up.

The new Three Lions boss further rewarded the Hale End youngster with a start against the Eastern European nation in a World Cup qualifier.

The Gunners left-back repaid the faith showed in him, opening the scoring and producing an astute first display for his country.

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Arsenal fans react to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s England debut

Deployed at left-back by Tuchel, Lewis-Skelly formed part of a back four that included Dan Burn, who was also making his first appearance for his nation.

Played in on goal by Jude Bellingham on the 20-minute mark, the Arsenal starlet slotted home to become the youngest player to ever score on his England debut.

Arsenal fans were quick to take to social media to express their pride in seeing Lewis-Skelly play and score for his nation.

One fan simply wrote on X: “Myles Lewis-Skelly. My hero.”

Another added: “Lewis-Skelly might be generational.”

Lewis-Skelly has faced scrutiny since he mimicked Erling Haaland’s celebration against Manchester City in February, with some of this turning into abuse online.

Many fans were delighted that he was able to silence these haters, with one supporter writing: “Absolutely delighted for Myles Lewis-Skelly. A strange section of social media trying to shoot him down ever since he broke through. Phenomenal talent.”

Another added: “Remember the name, Myles Lewis-Skelly Talk down on him ALL you like, he is not going anywhere.”

Meanwhile, one fan wrote: “The way people tried to attack this impressive 18 y/o boy online has been disgusting. Despite the hate Myles is proving every doubter wrong with his ACTIONS. Most would’ve been broken by the comments online, but Myles keeps shining. Myles Lewis-Skelly’s maturity is special.”

Myles Lewis-Skelly’s statistics vs Albania

Lewis-Skelly revealed that he reacted to his call-up by shouting in his house, and he certainly played like he was fired up and delighted to be wearing the England shirt.

The teenager was composed on the ball throughout, while he was also pro-active as he looked to drive the Three Lions up the pitch at times.

Completing 93% of his passes, Lewis-Skelly also contributed in the final third, scoring and accumulating 0.31 expected goals in the process.

After such an accomplished display, the Arsenal academy graduate will be hoping to start again when England take on Latvia at Wembley on Monday.