Theo Walcott believes Arsenal starlet Max Dowman possesses some of the same traits as Lionel Messi and is predicting big things for the teenage midfielder. Dowman made his Premier League debut in Arsenal’s 5-0 win against Leeds, in the process becoming the club’s second-youngest ever player at 15 years and 234 days old.

Walcott, himself, was playing for Arsenal and England at 17 years of age. Dowman made his Premier League debut in victory over Leeds on Saturday and Walcott told BBC Sport: "He's got ability where you just can't teach it, because he plays with that freedom.

Arsenal sensation Max Dowman declared he is only just getting started after his sensational debut in Saturday’s 5-0 win over Leeds United. The 15-year-old became the second youngest player in the club’s history when he came off the bench to replace summer signing Noni Madueke with 25 minutes remaining.