Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri was hailed by Lee Carsley after scoring on his first start for England Under-21s.
Nwaneri shone as England beat Portugal 4-2 in an entertaining game at the Hawthorns on Monday.
The 18-year-old took just 10 minutes to make an impact as he curled the ball into the bottom corner with a brilliant finish from the edge of the box.
Carsley described Nwaneri as “incredible” as he continued his fine form this season with another impressive display.
Speaking of brilliant goals... 💫
— England (@England) March 24, 2025
Our U21 #YoungLions lead Portugal 2-1, with the second courtesy of a stunning strike from Ethan Nwaneri 🤩 pic.twitter.com/eDsfoDnLxA
Nwaneri now looks set to be involved with England at the European Under-21 Championship in the summer, but Carsley revealed the FA will work closely with Arsenal to ensure they are “on the same page” with his development.
"It's definitely a finish he's got,” said Carsley. “Noni's [Madueke's] got the same finish where everyone knows exactly what's going to happen, but you just cannot stop it. So you know he's going to go, touch, finish and he took his goal so well.
“He took his goal so well but we have to keep remembering he's 18, unbelievable isn't it?
“So we just have to encourage these guys, it's important the rest of the team support him as well because I'm not sure it's always going be as progressive as it is."
"But what an impression he has made. It's important we look after him and make sure that, going to the tournament in the summer, is that the right thing.
“Well obviously we'll work with Arsenal and make sure that we're on the same page."
