Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are just 90 minutes away from a second-ever appearance in a Champions League final, and one of the key figures tonight is none other than Myles Lewis-Skelly.
A Gunner through and through who has brilliantly risen through the club's ranks before breaking into the senior side last season, the 19-year-old England international has been entrusted by his manager in what is one of the biggest nights in the club's history.
Despite questions being raised on whether his future remained in north London amid murmurings that he could be viewed as a sellable asset this summer, his top-class performance in midfield at the weekend against Fulham was enough to see him retain his place in the XI this evening.
With his inclusion from the first whistle tonight, MLS has closed ranks with two iconic football names as teenagers to start in a Champions League semi-final – Spain legend Iker Casillas and Nigerian icon, as well as former Gunner, Nwankwo Kanu.
With a possible place in Thomas Tuchel's England side this summer at the 2026 World Cup also on the line, another brilliant showing tonight at the Emirates could propel Lewis-Skelly to dizzying heights, perhaps he couldn't dream of.
