Arsenal had their eyes on Wembley Stadium as England produced a 2-0 win over Albania in their World Cup qualifier.
New England boss Thomas Tuchel selected Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly for the match with the Hale End youngster winning his first cap in his breakthrough season.
Within twenty minutes of his debut, Lewis-Skelly made England history by becoming the youngest ever player to score on his debut for the Three Lions.
He was provided with a delicious pass by Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham for his goal and the midfielder has given his verdict on Lewis-Skelly just weeks before they clash in the Champions League quarter final.
Jude Bellingham gives verdict on ‘amazing’ Myles Lewis-Skelly
Speaking to ITV Sport after England’s 2-0 win, Bellingham was asked about the contribution of the Arsenal youngster and was full of praise for the 18-year-old defender.
Bellingham stated: “He finished it really well, really happy for him. An amazing first game and really nice and well taken first goal, a win and he will never forget it.”
The Champions League winner with Madrid then went on to lavish Lewis-Skelly with even more compliments on his overall attitude and performance.
Bellingham explained: “We hope as a team that he only has to worry about his own head and his own coolness and obviously he has plenty of that.”
Lewis-Skelly breaks former Gunners star Theo Walcott’s England record
Fans were proud of Lewis-Skelly’s debut goal and the defender finished like a seasoned striker as he calmly rolled the ball under the goalkeeper.
Theo Walcott previously held the record for the youngest England player to score on their debut but Lewis-Skelly has smashed yet another record.
It is another milestone in a remarkable first season in English football for Lewis-Skelly and the youngster just seems to take each challenge in his stride as he progresses throughout the season.
Now, he will be looking to consolidate his first England cap and then push on with Arsenal as they prepare for a crucial end to the campaign.
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