Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard has urged patience with teenage prodigy Max Dowman after the 15-year-old midfielder impressed during the club’s pre-season tour.
Dowman has been fast-tracked into Mikel Arteta’s first-team picture after catching the eye against top-level opposition in Asia. He won a penalty in the 3-2 victory over Newcastle United and looked assured on debut against AC Milan in Singapore.
The youngster has already received the most eye-catching of comparisons, being likened to Lionel Messi by some over-exuberant Gunners fans.