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Football

Arsenal teenager Dowman reportedly set for England senior call-up

Source: Sky Sports · 21 Sep 2026, 22:06 UTC
Arsenal teenager Dowman reportedly set for England senior call-up
Image: Sky Sports · original report

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman is reported to be in line to join England’s senior squad after a large number of withdrawals. Sky Sports lists the development in its Paper Talk, but the supplied material does not confirm the call-up, identify those who withdrew or state whether Dowman has been selected.

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman is reportedly set to link up with England’s senior squad after a large number of withdrawals, according to Sky Sports’ Paper Talk. The report presents the possible move as a consequence of several players withdrawing from the England group. The supplied material does not identify the absent players or explain the reasons for their withdrawals.

It also does not confirm that Dowman has formally been called up, state when he would join the squad or identify the matches involved. No details are given about his age, position or previous England appearances. The available information therefore describes a reported selection development rather than a confirmed announcement.

It does not include comments from the Football Association, the England manager or Arsenal. If completed, the reported link-up would place Dowman among England’s senior players for the relevant international period. However, the supplied material does not provide enough information to assess his role or chances of playing.

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