Max Dowman labelled a ‘future Ballon d’Or winner’ after incredible solo goal which began in his own half

Max Dowman’s excellent solo goal firmly suggests he’s got everything needed to achieve stardom with England.

The teenage Arsenal sensation started for his country’s Under-19s side on Tuesday evening as they raced to a 6-0 thumping of Portugal in their U19 Euros qualifier.

Dowman first went on a fine run and found Jesse Derry, who netted the opening goal for England with only four minutes on the clock.

But early on in the second half, the 16-year-old scored the best of the lot with a move that began in his own half.

He raced down the right flank before steering towards the centre of the pitch with an eye for goal.

With the Portugal defence doing little to stop him, Dowman was able to find the bottom corner with a low finish.

And despite being in the early stages of his career, fans have already tipped him for greatness in world football.

“That’s the future Ballon d’Or, after Declan Rice, he will be the next Ballon d’Or winner,” one said on X.

A second added: “Na only him and (Lionel) Messi score this kind of goal. You thinking what I’m thinking??”

“Meant for the top…. This is just the beginning of greatness,” said an optimistic third.