Max Dowman had already made his mark for England Underneath-19s earlier than a late incident introduced an surprising finish to his afternoon in opposition to america.

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Max Dowman was proven a straight purple card whereas enjoying for England u19s in a behind-closed-doors pleasant in opposition to the United States, with the choice described as ‘harsh’.

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The Arsenal teenager was despatched off within the 74th minute after an incident which, in accordance with the Mail on Sunday, concerned “slightly kick out when a participant went previous him”.

It was an uncommon state of affairs for Dowman to seek out himself in, having gone by 13 earlier appearances for England u19s with out simply two bookings.

His disciplinary file for Arsenal at senior stage is even cleaner. Throughout 15 appearances, he has by no means had his identify taken by a referee.

Earlier than the purple card, Dowman had already made an vital contribution to England’s 2-1 victory on Friday.

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He arrange FC Koln’s Reigan Heskey for the opening objective within the first minute, giving England an early lead on the Marbella Soccer Middle, and bringing his tally to a few objectives and 6 assists in 13 England u19 video games.

The US responded seven minutes later by Maximo Carrizo, however England regained the benefit within the sixtieth minute when Tottenham’s Luca Williams-Barnett scored what proved to be the winner.

Dowman’s dismissal got here 14 minutes later, bringing an abrupt finish to an in any other case productive afternoon for the Arsenal teen.

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