Max Dowman becomes England Under-21s' youngest player
The Arsenal winger broke Jude Bellingham's age record as England lost 1-0 to Portugal at Ashton Gate.
Arsenal winger Max Dowman became the youngest player to represent England Under-21s after coming off the bench against Portugal at Ashton Gate. He made his debut at 16 years, 10 months and 13 days, entering the match in the 61st minute.
The previous record belonged to Jude Bellingham, whose first appearance against Kosovo in 2020 came when he was 17 years, two months and six days old. His mark had stood for six years.
England coach Lee Carsley initially selected Dowman among the substitutes. Portugal won 1-0, with Afonso Moreira scoring before halftime at Bristol City's home ground.
Dowman had collected 13 England Under-19 caps before joining Carsley's squad for the November internationals. He has also played 19 times for Arsenal's first team. England next face France on Monday, offering him a chance to make his first Under-21 start.
A domestic suspension rules Dowman out of Arsenal's Premier League trip to Newcastle United on November 21. He is expected to return to the squad for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on November 24.
