Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has singled out Myles Lewis-Skelly for praise after Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League victory over Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Lewis-Skelly was impressive as Arsenal thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg tie at Emirates Stadium.
Two Declan Rice free-kicks and Mikel Merino’s goal gave the Gunners a first leg advantage over the Los Blancos.
Speaking after the game, Rooney heaped praise on Lewis-Skelly, insisting that the England youngster caused Real Madrid problems.
According to him, Lewis-Skelly played with no fear against the Champions League holders.
“I think he played with no fear, right from the start,” Rooney said on Amazon Prime.
“He was causing Real Madrid problems. He was creating an overload in midfield coming into that position and for a young lad to play at this level – it can be intimidating and nerve-wracking – but he played with full confidence and full belief.
“I’m really pleased for him because it’s been a big season for him, coming into the team, making his debut for England and then producing that performance against Real Madrid tonight. He’s passed a big test.”
Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the return leg next Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu.