{"id":1219,"date":"2026-03-20T11:56:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:56:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T11:56:56","slug":"thomas-tuchel-reveals-if-arsenal-star-max-dowman-could-make-englands-world-cup-squad-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osport.com.ng\/?p=1219","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Tuchel reveals if Arsenal star Max Dowman could make England’s World Cup squad | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Dowman scored his first Arsenal goal last week (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thomas Tuchel has not ruled out the possibility of Arsenal sensation Max Dowman making his England squad for this summer\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

The 16-year-old scored his first goal for the Gunners last Saturday having made his competitive debut at just 15 earlier in the campaign.<\/p>\n

His incredible rise has sparked debate over whether he is an option for Tuchel this summer, having drawn comparisons with Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney.<\/p>\n

Dowman was not included in the England squad for upcoming friendly games against Japan and Uruguay.<\/p>\n

Tuchel is eager to see Dowman continue progressing at Arsenal, labelling the teen an \u2018outstanding talent\u2019 who is in the best possible place competing with the Premier League leaders. <\/p>\n

While he warned his lack of regular first-team football will be a factor having played just 46 senior minutes this season, Tuchel left the door open for a shock inclusion in his squad this summer should he continue to shine.<\/p>\n

\u2018He is in the spotlight now,\u2019 Tuchel told a press conference on Friday.<\/p>\n

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Dowman looks at home among Premier league stars (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018He is an outstanding talent, everyone who tells me about Max praises him and is full of compliments.<\/p>\n

\u2018The reality is at the minute, he is competing for minutes and is not a regular starter for Arsenal. I think he\u2019s in a fantastic environment at a competitive club, a stable club, a club where teamwork is the no1 role.<\/p>\n

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Dowman made his competitive debut at 15 (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018At the moment he is in a good place to fight for minutes and fight for his place at Arsenal and we always have the chance to maybe call him\u00a0 up for the World Cup.<\/p>\n

\u2018The thing with young players is to keep the momentum going and keep their excitement.<\/p>\n

\u2018They have a level of fearless but no need to call him up now and increase the pressure and the noise that comes with it.\u2019<\/p>\n

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