Theo Walcott Urges One Arsenal Star to Reject Potential Call-up to National Team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Arsenal legend sends Dowman World Cup message amid call-up clamour

Youngster has been tipped for senior bow after hitting first Premier League goal in March

Theo Walcott urges one Arsenal star to reject potential call-up to national team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Former Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott hopes that 16-year-old Gunners midfielder Max Dowman isn't called up by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Theo Walcott urges Arsenal star to reject England call-up for the World Cup

Max Dowman became the Premier League’s youngest-ever goalscorer earlier this month (AMA/Getty) Theo Walcott ‘hopes’ Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman is not called up by Thomas Tuchel for England’s World Cup campaign this summer. Dowman is widely regarded as one of the best young prospects in English football and earlier this month, the 16-year-old became the Premier League’s youngest-ever goalscorer with a brilliant solo effort to secure Arsenal’s …

Walcott urges Dowman to snub World Cup if Tuchel picks teenage Arsenal starlet

Theo Walcott, who was named in England's 2006 World Cup squad as a fresh-faced 17-year-old, hopes Max Dowman will sit out of this summer's tournament in North America

‘I hope he doesn’t go’ Ex-Gunner wants Dowman to reject World Cup call

Max Dowman has been tipped to earn a place in the England national team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. However, Theo Walcott has urged caution, drawing from his own experience of being selected for a major tournament at a young age. Walcott found himself in a similar position two decades ago when he was taken to the 2006 World Cup as a highly regarded young talent. Despite the excitement surrounding his inclusion, he did not…

Max Dowman England Call-Up: Theo Walcott Warns Arsenal Wonderkid Against 2026 World Cup Rush

'Theo Walcott advises Arsenal teen Max Dowman to focus on development before a senior England call-up. Discover why the 16-year-old Premier League record-breake...