Myles Lewis-Skelly: Arsenal full-back stars on England debut with goal against Albania

Former England defender Matt Upson, watching the game for BBC Radio 5 Live, said the youngster, who was awarded player of the match, had a “brilliant evening”.

“I think he was absolutely superb,” Upson said. “To manage and handle that occasion in the manner he did, with the very limited senior football he has had, really speaks volumes about how good a player he is and how far he can go.”

It has been quite the season for Lewis-Skelly, who has played more games than even he might have been expecting after impressing on Arsenal’s pre-season US tour.

After making his debut against Manchester City in September, Lewis-Skelly has played 26 matches for Mikel Arteta’s side, with another academy graduate, Ethan Nwaneri, also featuring regularly.

Former Arsenal, Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole told BBC Sport earlier this week: “[Lewis-Skelly has] burst on to the scene in the last year and a half. He’s just got to keep playing well for Arsenal and in the senior team with England.

“But what I would say is you’ve got be careful with these young players – they’re special and they’re precious and you have to take your time sometimes.”

Despite the rapid rise, it hasn’t all been plain sailing for the young full-back.

He has twice been sent off – in the win over Wolves in January and the home defeat by West Ham in February – although the first of those red cards was later rescinded on appeal.