In what would be his latest breakout moment, Thomas Tuchel is apparently considering inviting Max Dowman to come and train with England’s senior side in the next few weeks, according to The Sun.It would continue a rapid rise for a teenager who only left school this year.It is a case of when, and not if, he represents the Three Lions.Key to his development right now is being surrounded by the right support network who will keep him grounded.As a club, Arsenal have always been very good at looking after their youngsters off the pitch, hence why they are keeping the player away from the media at the moment.Yet he can only be safeguarded for so long. The more goals he scores, the more lucrative the sponsorship deals, the bigger the brands that will want to work with you, the more you will become a millionaire within a few years, the more everyone will be your mate, the more everyone will want to date you, and everywhere you turn, you will be told how special you are.His employers can’t protect him forever. That will come down to having decent family and friends in his life.England can afford to be patient with DowmanThat’s why Mikel Arteta will appreciate his international manager resisting the urge to hand him his first cap, even after a few withdrawals in the last few days.I’m sure all parties have even already discussed what’s best for Dowman off the pitch?Because on it, there is no question he wouldn’t look out of place at Wembley, even against Spain.Fortunately, the English are currently blessed with options in attacking midfield.So this isn’t a Wayne Rooney situation where Sven-Goran Eriksson felt compelled to fast-track a 17-year-old into his team.Even if he wasn’t spoilt for choice, Tuchel knows the scrutiny that he would place on a 16-year-old if he were officially named in his latest squad.Having worked in the UK, the 53-year-old is qualified enough to know there is a trend in Britain where it’s enjoyable to see the rise of someone, but then a morbid fascination to see them fall flat on their face.You can be the public’s and media’s darling, but one mistake at a World Cup or Euros and suddenly everything you say or do is scrutinised.Ask David Beckham, or even Ronaldo or Messi, about the pressure of being built up as the next big hope for an entire nation.(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Training with England could be the perfect next stepBy suggesting a training session instead, the coaching staff gets a close-up view of the talent, while he himself gets used to his surroundings.All away from the cameras.The Gunner is with the Under-19s anyway, working at St George’s Park, which is where he will play against the Republic of Ireland on Friday.So, logistically, he can train with Ben Futcher and then spend some time under Tuchel’s leadership.Only a serious injury or attitude issues will stop Max Dowman from winning many caps, but not yet. Zero rush.Let’s wrap him up in a comfort blanket and look after him.A call-up now?The juice wouldn’t be worth the squeeze.Dan SmithWhat do you think, Gooners? Would training with England’s senior squad be the ideal next step for Dowman, or should he be left to develop with the Under-19s for now? Let us know your thoughts in the comments._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsEngland smart to protect Arsenal wonderkid Dowman from the hype? – Opinion22 September 2026, 23:00Dowman leads nine Arsenal youngsters into international action22 September 2026, 22:00Liverpool steps up plans to secure future of Arsenal target22 September 2026, 21:00The post England smart to protect Arsenal wonderkid Dowman from the hype? – Opinion appeared first on Just Arsenal News.