Young Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri has certainly captured the attention of the club’s fans after his goal for England under-17s last night.

Ethan Nwaneri started in England’s 4-0 victory against France, wearing the number 10 shirt in midfield.

Alongside the likes of Myles Lewis-Skelly and Amario Cozier-Duberry, the 17-year-old is considered to be one of the biggest talents at the Hale End Academy, a player destined for the first team.

Mikel Arteta has regularly involved the youngster in his first-team squads, handing him a Premier League debut at the age of just 15.

Nwaneri has shown a real eye for goal in his youth football of late, and it’s now got to the point in which he definitely needs to be playing senior football next season.

Mehmet Ali recently labelled the midfielder as ‘ruthless’, and his goal for England under-17s last night proved why.

That being said, the strike caught the attention of Arsenal fans, who were unanimous in their reaction.

Arsenal fans demand Mikel Arteta gives Ethan Nwaneri more first team chances

Nwaneri’s goal was shared far and wide on X, a strike that deserved its applause.

And when responding to the goal, Arsenal fans were in agreement that it was time for the Arsenal manager to hand Nwaneri his first team chance.

Replying to the goal, one fan said: “He’s been outrageous, he has to play for the first team this summer.”

Another rated the Arsenal youngster in the same category as Real Madrid’s Arda Guler and Barclona’s Lamine Yamal saying: “I rate Guler and Yamal as future best in the world players. Feel the same exact way about Nwaneri. 

“Gonna be a ridiculous player for us from next season onward. Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s starting by Dec.”

One fan actually stated his frustration that Ethan Nwaneri wasn’t a few years older so he could understudy Bukayo Saka.

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Saying: “This boy could be really really special. Wish he was 3 years older so he could understudy Saka but still must be in the squad for next season.”

And lastly, one fan simply shared a plea to the Arsenal boss: “I need Arteta to give this lad more game time next season.”

Of course, those Arsenal fans may well get their wish, depending on how Edu Gaspar navigates the transfer market.

Perhaps a loan move would still be best as mentioned, helping Nwaneri eventually make a more seamless transition to first team football at the Emirates.

And on the topic of Arsenal stars playing for their country, Gareth Southgate has now responded to questions about Ben White’s England omission.