# Arsenal teen gets England call after squad exodus

> Max Dowman, 16, steps up to senior international football as injuries and withdrawals open the door.
- Title: Arsenal teen gets England call after squad exodus · Sky Sports
- Summary: Max Dowman, 16, steps up to senior international football as injuries and withdrawals open the door. Young Arsenal prospect Max Dowman earned an England…
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- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/football/news/12040/13590534/arsenal-starlet-max-dowman-to-link-up-with-england-senior-squad-after-mass-withdrawals-paper-talk
- Published: 2026-09-21T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: max dowman, arsenal, england, youth development, senior squad call-up, football, transfer news, sports
## Arsenal teen gets England call
Max Dowman, 16, is in line to join England's senior squad after multiple player withdrawals opened up a spot.
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## Key takeaway

Young Arsenal prospect Max Dowman earned an England senior squad call-up due to mass player withdrawals.