Myles Lewis-Skelly in line for Arsenal role change as Mikel Arteta reveals long-term plan | OneFootball

The 18-year-old’s remarkable rise has continued with a senior England call-up

Myles Lewis-Skelly has impressed at left-back for Arsenal this season

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Mikel Arteta believes Myles Lewis-Skelly’s long-term future at Arsenal could be in midfield - despite earning an England call-up for his performances at left-back.

The teenager only made his Arsenal debut in September and his rise is all the more remarkable as it has come at left-back.

Lewis-Skelly came through the Gunners’ academy as a midfielder, but injuries and gaps in the squad have seen him moved to full-back.

Arteta, however, believes that Lewis-Skelly could still end up playing in midfield for Arsenal in the future.

“He can do as a 6 and an 8,” he added. “It will depend a lot on the relationships and the chemistry with other players, how this evolves within the team.

“And football, which direction it goes, what demands of certain positions as well. He is certainly a player that can play in lots of positions.”