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VIDEO: Debut of dreams - Myles Lewis-Skelly nets opening goal of Thomas Tuchel era as Arsenal star becomes youngest England player to score on first Three Lions outing

Myles Lewis-Skelly got his England career off to the perfect start as he marked his debut with a goal against Albania at Wembley on Friday.

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  • Lewis-Skelly scores on England debut
  • Makes history with goal against Albania
  • Tuchel era off to a strong start
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    After turning past an Albania midfielder, Jude Bellingham carried the ball forward and fed a pass through to Lewis-Skelly, who tucked it under the goalkeeper's legs to open the scoring in the 20th minute of the World Cup qualifying tie.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    New coach Thomas Tuchel handed the Arsenal star his senior debut in the Three Lions' first game under the German. At the age of 18 years and 176 days, he is the youngest in history to score on his senior England debut. The previous holder of the record was Marcus Rashford, who was 18 years and 209 days when he struck against Australia in May 2016.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR LEWIS-SKELLY?

    After a stunning start to his debut and amid his impressive displays for Arsenal, Lewis-Skelly will likely see a lot more action for England in the coming years.