Myles Lewis-Skelly Eyes Game Time Amid Premier League Interest

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Myles Lewis-Skelly could be set for a change of scenery after being told by England manager Thomas Tuchel that he needs more regular playing time to maintain his international prospects.   The 19-year-old Arsenal left-back has yet to start a league game this season, with all four of his appearances coming in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

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00:00Miles Lewis-Skelly could be set for a change of scenery

00:05after being told by England manager Thomas Tuchel

00:08that he needs more regular playing time to maintain his international prospects.

00:13The 19-year-old Arsenal left-back has yet to start a league game this season

00:18with all four of his appearances coming in the Champions League and Carabao Cup.

00:24At club level, competition at left-back has intensified.

00:27Mikel Arteta has preferred option Riccardo Calafiore in Premier League games

00:32and Arsenal's deadline day signing of Piero Hancabi further limits opportunities.

00:38Lewis-Skelly's versatility as a midfielder has also been reflected by the rivals

00:42of Martin Zubemendi and Christian Norgard, which have reduced his minutes in central areas.

00:48With England facing Serbia and Albania, the only one more pre-World Cup camp scheduled in March,

00:54Lewis-Skelly faces a crucial window to prove himself.

00:59It's believed that multiple Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation

01:04and could look to secure a January transfer.

01:07Despite the interest, Arsenal are not actively seeking to sell

01:10and Lewis-Skelly signed a five-year contract extension in June.

01:15Last season, he emerged as a promising talent scoring on his debut at Wembley

01:19and earning several caps, but the lack of league starts this term

01:23has left him out of the latest England squad

01:25in favour for Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly.

01:30Tuchel stressed the importance of consistent minutes at club level for international selection.

01:35Lewis-Skelly was edged out for this camp due to others performing more regularly in his positions.

01:41Arteta has pledged support for the young defender,

01:43highlighting his progress at such a young age

01:46and framing the limited opportunities as part of his broader development.

01:52With the January window approaching,

01:54Lewis-Skelly must weigh the importance of game time

01:57against remaining at Arsenal,

01:59where competition is fierce,

02:01but the potential for long-term growth remains.

02:05How he navigates the next few months could be pivotal

02:07for both his club career

02:08and his ambitions with England ahead of next summer's World Cup.

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