Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has thrown a fascinating name into the mix for England's World Cup squad, urging Gareth Southgate to "get him in!" The player in question? Arsenal's electrifying young talent, Max Dowman.

Scholes's argument hinges on a compelling international comparison. He points to Spain's fearless integration of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal at the highest level, questioning why England shouldn't adopt a similar bold approach with Dowman. Despite being carefully managed by Arsenal to avoid rushing his development, Dowman has consistently seized every opportunity, most notably with a game-changing cameo off the bench against Everton that showcased a fearlessness beyond his years.

This has sparked a classic football debate: potential versus experience. On one side, advocates see a unique, dynamic talent who could offer England an unpredictable spark off the bench—a "wild card" few other nations possess. Critics, however, point to the Three Lions' depth in attacking positions and Dowman's limited first-team minutes, advocating for a more cautious path to the senior international stage.

The conversation intensified with Scholes's direct plea: "Look at Spain with Lamine Yamal… get him in! We’ve not got a player like Dowman." He even suggested that a manager like Thomas Tuchel might be brave enough to make such a call, highlighting Dowman's impressive goal-scoring record for England's youth sides.

As the World Cup draws nearer, Dowman's case presents a tantalizing dilemma for Southgate. Should he bank on established veterans, or could a bold gamble on prodigious, fearless talent be the key to unlocking a tournament? For now, every appearance Dowman makes for Arsenal will be scrutinized through this new lens, keeping him firmly in the frame of one of the pre-tournament's most intriguing selection debates.