Dowman Told to Climb England Ladder Step by Step

Arsenal's teenage sensation is tipped for the top, but England want him to earn his stripes through the age groups first.

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What happened. Max Dowman has been reminded that an England senior call-up isn't automatic, with the U21s viewed as his next step. The 16-year-old Arsenal teenager became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer last season.

• England want Dowman to progress through the age grades before any senior involvement.
• The U21s are seen as the next rung on his international ladder.
• He already holds the record as the Premier League's youngest goalscorer.

Dowman's rise has sparked England talk, but the message is clear: development comes before a senior breakthrough.

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