Rooney forecasts ‘massive future’ for Arsenal teen sensation Dowman

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a “massive future” following an impressive Premier League debut. Dowman came on as a substitute aged just 15 years and 234 days during the Gunners’ 5-0 win over Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday. He also did more than take the field during […]

Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal teenage rising star Max Dowman is set for a “massive future” following an impressive Premier League debut.
Dowman came on as a substitute aged just 15 years and 234 days during the Gunners’ 5-0 win over Leeds at the Emirates on Saturday.
He also did more than take the field during his 26 minutes on the pitch, with the attacking midfielder earning a late penalty, which saw Viktor Gyokeres score from the spot.

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Former England captain Rooney made his Everton debut aged 16 in 2002 and was five days short of his 17th birthday when he briefly became the Premier League’s youngest goalscorer by registering a stunning late winner against Arsenal.