Lewis-Skelly ‘lost for words’ after scoring and being named Player of the Match on England debut
The 18-year-old could not have wished for a better start.
England newbie Myles Lewis-Skelly was left speechless after completing his debut for the Three Lions.
The 18-year-old opened the scoring as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Albania in their opening World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Friday night.
And it was a trademark finish for Lewis-Skelly, who has been in fine form for Arsenal since breaking through under Mikel Arteta this season.
Speaking after the game, he said: “I am lost for words.
“This past six months have gone so quickly. I stay in the present and I take every moment as it comes.”
“All I remember is staying wide and rotating with Marcus Rashford. Jude loves to stay on the half-turn. It was a great pass from him and the timing was very good.
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“The finish, the keeper was coming at me, and I tried to put it between the legs.
“I didn’t even think I was going to score.”
It will have been a feeling of elation when Lewis-Skelly found out he would be starting, let alone netting the opener for Tuchel’s reign.
He added: “I found out in the morning in the meeting and when I saw my name my heart started to pound – I was so excited.
“So many message before the game. They are all here tonight and it means the world to them.
“Honestly, it is incredible – this is a day I’ll never forget.”