The expertise of Dowman has not been a shock for anybody who has been round Arsenal. He has been coaching with the primary group squad since he was 14.
He was taken on the group's heat climate coaching camp to Dubai in January and there have been calls from supporters for him for use over the last marketing campaign when Arteta's squad was decimated by accidents.
Dowman performed for England Beneath-17s within the Euros in the summertime and have become the competitors's youngest scorer when he netted in a win over the Czech Republic.
He featured three years above his age group when taking part in for the Beneath-18s at Arsenal. Final season he scored 19 targets and offered 5 assists in 23 video games, with 17 of these objective involvements coming within the final seven matches of the Beneath-18 Premier League South season (14 targets, three assists).
Age restrictions stopped him from making his Premier League debut final season however now he's eligible and with a possible hamstring damage to Saka, the younger winger might be about to be thrust into the highlight extra typically.
Dowman changed Saka in 4 of the pre-season matches earlier than being given break day to relaxation in opposition to Athletic Bilbao, however the winger seems to be stuffed with power in what might be his breakthrough season.
Arteta additionally mentioned that he must “shield” Dowman on his journey however that has not stopped his team-mates heaping reward on him.
“I feel everybody can see the potential he has. Taking part in in opposition to grown males. He's a pleasure to look at, for the gang too he's a pleasure to look at. Hopefully, he may have many wonderful years right here.” Jurrien Timber mentioned after the match.
And with accidents for Arsenal trio Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard and Saka, there could also be extra Premier League alternatives heading Dowman's manner.
