44 h. ago 'I made my Arsenal debut young, this is biggest thing Max Dowman needs to do'

Jermaine Pennant has offered advice to Arsenal prodigy Max Dowman after breaking multiple records for the Gunners at just 15

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62 h. ago ‘Going in right direction’ – Jobe Bellingham backed by England boss after Borussia Dortmund difficulties

LEE CARSLEY claims Jobe Bellingham is still “going in the right direction” despite his Dortmund woes after talks with the star. The 20-year-old followed in his brother Jude’s footsteps by signing for the German giants in an initial £26.96m deal from Sunderland last summer. But Bellingham junior has struggled to make much of an impact...

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66 h. ago Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman in line for shock England promotion after heroics

Max Dowman has enjoyed a standout breakout season under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal and it appears that the playmaker is now on the verge of a promotion in the England youth ranks

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4 d. ago Manchester United 'enter race' for Germany wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn amid Arsenal links

Teenage midfielder is already a regular starter in 2. Bundesliga

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7 d. ago England v Fiji live: Talented Pacific Islanders take shock lead against sloppy hosts

Can Fiji upset England again having won on their last visit to Twickenham?

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9 d. ago Celebrity Traitors leaves England rugby team in shock after Joe Marler betrayal

The final of the reality TV smash hit was watched by England rugby stars, who were willing on their former team-mate.

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9 d. ago England rugby players react to Joe Marler’s shock ending on Celebrity Traitors

Former England rugby international Joe Marler made it to the final of Celebrity Traitors

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9 d. ago Teenage picks: the young players lighting up the Premier League

Some of them are not old enough to drive to training but they are driving results for the biggest clubs in the countryBy WhoScoredWhen Max Dowman came off the bench for Arsenal against Leeds earlier this season, he became just the third 15-year-old to play in the Premier League. A few days later, when 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored Liverpool’s winner against Newcastle, it felt like a confirmation of a trend: teenagers are not just filling gaps in squads, they are driving results.At a time when clubs can spend more than £100m on a player – Liverpool did it twice in the summer – the Premier League is witnessing a quiet revolution: the rise of the teenagers. Teenagers made 430 appearances in the league last season – the highest in 19 years – and they have already made 130 appearances this season. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Beckhams celebrate knighthood with fireworks as Brooklyn remains silent

The former England footballer got a bit of a shock when on firework lighting duty.

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1 week ago Joe Cole: ‘Anything which generates the money you get in football means the parasites come’

Former Chelsea and England maverick on being portrayed as spoilt at 16, Max Dowman’s future, his admiration for Mikel Arteta, and a big dream of managing England“Someone who worked a lot with rock stars told me that the age that they become famous is the age they stay for the rest of their life. I thought: ‘That doesn’t bode well for me,’” Joe Cole says ruefully. “I was in the public eye at 16 and thrust in front of the media. You grow up, you become a dad, but you’re still a footballer. And then, all of a sudden, it stops but your whole identity is still wrapped up in it.”The former West Ham, Chelsea and England footballer, a gifted maverick who always felt a man out of time, playing a game years ahead of most of his contemporaries, smiles when I ask how old he feels now: “Forty‑four. I’m 44 [this Saturday]. My wife will laugh if she reads this, but you emotionally mature quite quickly as a footballer.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta hails 'massive' Max Dowman after teenager breaks Champions League record

Starlet has hit the ground running in the first-team fold

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1 week ago Arsenal’s Max Dowman makes Champions League history during Slavia Prague win

At 15 years and 308 days, Dowman became the youngest player to appear in Europe’s premier competition

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1 week ago Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague: Mikel Merino shines as a striker as Max Dowman makes history

North Londoners have still not conceded a goal in Europe this term

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1 week ago Max Dowman makes Champions League history as competition's first ever 15

Arsenal continued their Champions League campaign away at Slavia Prague on Tuesday and it was a night to remember for Max Dowman after his second-half introduction

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2 w. ago Max Dowman Arsenal transfer claim made as Bukayo Saka truth clear for Mikel Arteta

Max Dowman made his first senior start for Arsenal during their 3-1 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, with the 15-year-old catching the eye

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2 w. ago Mary Earps extract: ‘I felt sick and anxious. Then came the words I’d waited 12 months to hear’

In an exclusive extract from her autobiography, goalkeeper reveals the painful road to her shock England exitEngland felt like such a safe space for me. It was usual to have a team review after a big tournament and after the Euros in 2022 we came together in the Club England meeting room at St George’s Park, the team’s headquarters.The emotional security that I felt within England was bolstered by the culture and values that had underpinned and contributed to our success. Non-collegiate behaviour was not tolerated. We came back together to the news that Hannah Hampton had been dropped from the squad: her behaviour behind the scenes at the Euros had frequently risked derailing training sessions and team resources. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Danny Welbeck backed for shock England recall after stunning form

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has been backed by his head coach for an England recall, having not competed on the international stage since the 2018 World Cup for the Three Lions

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2 w. ago Alan Shearer 'can't stay silent' about Arsenal star as Gary Lineker issues warning

Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 in the Carabao Cup this week, with Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker discussing the display of Max Dowman and how Mikel Arteta should handle his involvement with the senior team

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2 w. ago Celtic next manager twist as former England boss emerges as shock new name in the running

A FORMER England boss has emerged as a new name in the frame for the vacant Celtic manager's job. The Hoops are looking for a new permanent boss after the stunning departure of Brendan Rodgers. SunSport exclusively told you Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna was a main contender for the role although it would take...

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2 w. ago Max Dowman’s journey from Billericay to making history with Arsenal

How Arsenal-supporting family put the youngster on road to history-making appearance at Emirates on WednesdayThere was never a question about which club Max Dowman wanted to join after he was spotted playing up an age group for Billericay Town’s colts in 2015. In the Essex town best known these days for being one of the backdrops for the popular BBC comedy series Gavin and Stacey, and where allegiances have often been split between Tottenham and West Ham, Dowman had caught the eye of scouts from London’s biggest academies at the age of six.“He had the pick of clubs,” says Nick Hutt, the chair of Billericay’s youth section, who saw a four-year-old Dowman play. “But the whole family are Arsenal supporters, so they chose Arsenal.” Continue reading...

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