Max Dowman has spent the past year breaking age records at a remarkable pace. On Friday night in Bristol, the Arsenal teenager added another to his growing list with his England Under-21 debut.

The appearance came in a 1-0 defeat to Portugal, but Dowman still made history. At 16 years, 10 months and 13 days, he surpassed Jude Bellingham's record to become England's youngest-ever Under-21 international.

With the Young Lions set to face France on Monday, attention is turning to what could come next for the teenager. Here is a look at the records he has already broken, how his achievements compare, and the milestones he could still reach.

How Max Dowman broke Jude Bellingham's England record

Dowman made his Under-21 debut at 16 years, 10 months and 13 days, breaking the record previously held by Jude Bellingham.

Bellingham was 17 years, two months and six days old when he made his debut against Kosovo in 2020. Dowman became the youngest player to represent England at this level, beating the record by more than three months.

His first call-up came just days before the Portugal fixture. Carsley selected him following England's qualification for next summer's European Under-21 Championship, where the Young Lions will attempt to defend their title.

Portugal, however, made it difficult for the hosts. Moreira scored in the 28th minute, while Tommy Setford was called into action several times to keep England in the contest.

The Arsenal goalkeeper, currently on loan at Stevenage, produced important saves as Portugal threatened to extend their lead. Dowman and Nyoni gave England more attacking impetus after coming on, but the hosts could not find an equaliser.

Portugal also recorded their 11th clean sheet in 12 matches. The defeat marked England's first run of consecutive losses since March 2021.

The other records Max Dowman has broken at Arsenal

Dowman's latest achievement adds to a remarkable list of records at Arsenal and in European football.

He became the youngest player to appear in a Champions League match when he featured against Slavia Prague at 15 years and 308 days.

He then made history in the Premier League by scoring against Everton at 16 years and 73 days, becoming the competition's youngest goalscorer.

Dowman has also become the youngest player to win the Premier League title, after Arsenal secured the 2025/26 league title. He was 16 years and 144 days old when he received his medal.

These achievements do not guarantee how his international career will develop, particularly as his Under-21 appearance came in a friendly. However, they show how quickly he is being introduced to senior football and higher levels of competition.

His progress also comes as he serves a domestic suspension following his red card in Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town.

What records could Max Dowman break next?

Dowman's next opportunity could come against France at Ashton Gate on Monday. A starting place would be another step forward after becoming England's youngest Under-21 international.

England have qualified for next summer's European Under-21 Championship in Albania and Serbia, where they will look to defend the titles they won in 2023 and 2025.

Dowman will be eligible for the tournament despite his age, although his involvement will depend on his development and the plans of Lee Carsley.

The senior England team is another possible milestone. In March, Thomas Tuchel said Dowman could be considered for the World Cup, according to the Press Association.

"We know all these players, and we see them as you do as well," said Tuchel, who did not include him in a swollen 35-man squad for forthcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.

"At the moment, I think he’s in a good place to fight for his position, fight for his minutes at Arsenal, and we always have the chance to call him up maybe for the World Cup."

This comment does not mean a call-up is imminent.