‘Crazy’ – Wayne Rooney’s verdict on Arsenal’s Max Dowman (15) as the Gunners get Bukayo’s Saka injury timeframe

Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman made his Premier League debut against Leeds (John Walton/PA)

Wayne Rooney says Arsenal teenager Max Dowman is the talk of the footballing world and destined for a “massive future” following his impressive Premier League debut.

Attacking midfielder Dowman became the second youngest player to represent the Gunners after coming on as a substitute aged 15 years and 234 days during Saturday’s 5-0 win over Leeds.

The schoolboy capped an eye-catching 26-minute cameo by earning a late penalty, which was converted by Viktor Gyokeres.

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