Arsenal prodigy Myles Lewis-Skelly earns praise from Shearer and Lineker after midfield switch | OneFootball

Arsenal prodigy Myles Lewis-Skelly has drawn acclaim for a smooth return to central midfield for club and Thomas Tuchel’s England after a testing campaign.

On The Rest Is Football podcast, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker hailed his rapid progress and the composure he showed in a demanding role.

Lewis-Skelly broke into Arsenal’s first team two seasons ago. He contributed to last season’s Premier League title but minutes were scarce with Riccardo Calafiori established at left-back, and he missed out on Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad.

Determined to reset, he has moved back into his preferred central role in the opening weeks of this season.

England’s Nations League opener at Wembley saw him start alongside Elliot Anderson and Jude Bellingham. Spain won 3-2, yet the youngster’s display stood out.

Shearer admired the speed of his rise for Arsenal and England. Lineker underlined the burden he carried with Bellingham often higher up the pitch, and said both Lewis-Skelly and Anderson were exceptional.

He now hopes to retain his place for the national team. England face the Czech Republic on Tuesday in the Nations League, another chance to strengthen his case.

Source: Goal.com

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