Wayne Rooney makes Max Dowman prediction and urges Arsenal to ‘hold him away from public’
Wayne Rooney believes training could take priority over soccer for Max Dowman regardless of making Premier League historical past for Arsenal.
The teenage starlet grew to become the youngest ever goalscorer within the high flight on Saturday when he netted of their 2-0 win over Everton.
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On the age of 16 years and 73 days, Dowman broke the long-standing document that was claimed by James Vaughan at Everton in 2005.
He has now made seven senior appearances for Arsenal, considered one of which got here within the Champions League league part earlier within the season.
Dowman has even been tipped for a wildcard choice in England’s World Cup squad this summer season.
Nevertheless, Rooney, who famously burst onto the scene at 16-years-old for Everton, has hinted that his research may get in the way in which.
Arsenal are 9 factors clear on the high of the Premier League desk with seven matches to play, and the title race may go to the wire.
“He has obtained his GCSEs, and his training, I am certain for him and his household, is necessary as effectively,” Rooney mentioned on his BBC present.
“What a chance for him to be across the squad. He might be a Premier League winner when he is nonetheless ending faculty off.
“He is obtained an aura and a perception about him and it was the identical towards Everton.
“If it is training first, I do not assume we’ll see a lot of him over the subsequent few weeks.”
Rooney added: “He will not be in as a lot as he’d in all probability like, however then you definitely’ve obtained a few years forward of you.”
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Away from the cameras
Host Kelly Somers additionally talked about how she hasn’t seen Dowman conduct any interviews throughout his spectacular rise at Arsenal.
She requested Rooney if they’re taking the proper method on this facet, and the Premier League legend have them a key piece of recommendation.
“He’ll in all probability do some inner ones with Arsenal, simply to get him used to it,” the Manchester United icon mentioned.
He added: “I believe these days, the youthful lads have gotten social media, they’re on it on a regular basis anyway.
“So, I am certain he’ll in all probability be okay doing interviews. However, I believe it is best simply to maintain him away from the general public for this era.”
What subsequent for Dowman?
Dowman may have had a lot extra minutes to his title this season if it weren’t for an ankle harm that sidelined him for weeks.
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However head coach Mikel Arteta may name upon his assistance on Tuesday night time after they face Bayer Leverkusen within the Champions League.
The combination rating of their final 16 tie is at present 1-1, and the second leg will come reside on talkSPORT because the Gunners eye the quarter-finals.
Dowman may then win his first piece of silverware in Arsenal colors on Sunday afternoon within the Carabao Cup last.
They tackle Premier League title rivals Manchester Metropolis at Wembley Stadium, and this match can even be reside on talkSPORT.
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