Myles Lewis-Skelly’s return to the England set-up has gathered momentum quickly, with Thomas Tuchel praising the Arsenal youngster following Saturday night’s 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley.Only a few months ago, Lewis-Skelly was dealing with the disappointment of being left out of England’s World Cup squad. Now, on his 20th birthday, the Gunner was handed a starting place against the world champions.That alone represents quite a turnaround.Lewis-Skelly earns Tuchel’s trustLewis-Skelly started in midfield, a position Arsenal supporters are already familiar with seeing him occupy. Although much of his initial breakthrough into Mikel Arteta’s senior side came at left-back, the Hale End graduate has increasingly been used centrally for the Gunners, including last season.Speaking after the game, Thomas Tuchel said that Lewis-Skelly’s selection had been earned rather than being any kind of birthday gesture.“No presents here for no one. Also not on his birthday.”The England manager was also clearly pleased with what he saw from the Arsenal youngster.“He did very well for Arsenal in this position. I think it suits him a bit better than left-back.”Tuchel went on to describe Lewis-Skelly as having produced a good performance and done what was required of him.“He’s just… Was just very good and very… Had a good match today. So well done. Did everything that was needed. Good performance.”(Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Quite a birthday for the Arsenal youngsterEngland may have ended the evening on the wrong side of a 3-2 scoreline, but individually this felt like another significant moment for Lewis-Skelly.Being overlooked for the World Cup could easily have represented a major setback. Instead, just months later, he has worked his way back into Tuchel’s plans and been trusted from the start against Spain.Doing it on his 20th birthday makes the occasion even more memorable.For Arsenal, it is another indication that Lewis-Skelly continues to make progress at both club and international level, and Tuchel’s comments suggest he has certainly made the most of his latest England opportunity.How impressed have you been with Lewis-Skelly’s response since missing out on England’s World Cup squad? Let us know in the comments below._____________________________________________________________________________________________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 NewsArsenal star “was just very good” – Tuchel praises Birthday Boy on England start27 September 2026, 12:00Chelsea v Arsenal Women preview: Gunners face huge Stamford Bridge test27 September 2026, 10:30Seven Arsenal stars involved as Spain edge England 3-2 at Wembley27 September 2026, 9:00The post Arsenal star “was just very good” – Tuchel praises Birthday Boy on England start appeared first on Just Arsenal News.