Shearer and Lineker stunned by Myles Lewis-Skelly’s 'remarkable' England transformation
Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker have praised Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly for his impressive transition into a central midfield role.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly has caught the attention of English football legends Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker following his successful move to a central midfield role this season. The Arsenal academy graduate, who previously struggled for minutes at left-back, is thriving in his new position.
After limited playing time last season behind Riccardo Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly missed out on the England squad for the 2026 World Cup. Determined to revitalize his career, the 20-year-old has reinvented himself, moving away from defense to return to his preferred central midfield spot.
I know he played in midfield last season but his rise this season to go into Arsenal and into England’s midfield has been remarkable. Alan Shearer
During England's Nations League opener against Spain, Thomas Tuchel handed the youngster a starting role alongside Elliot Anderson and Jude Bellingham. Despite the 3-2 defeat, the midfielder's performance was singled out for praise.
It has been remarkable. It’s funny because you’ve got Lewis-Skelly who is a full-back and seems to have turned into a midfield player. I think he’s done really well in that midfield role filling the boots of Declan Rice. Gary Lineker
Lewis-Skelly now looks to maintain his momentum as England prepare to face the Czech Republic on Tuesday, providing the midfielder with another chance to solidify his place in the national team.