Ben White recently sat down with Sky Sports for a light-hearted interview where he took part in a game of ‘Word Association’. The Arsenal defender was asked to write down the first word that came to mind in response to a series of topics, including some of his teammates and manager Mikel Arteta.
One answer in particular stood out. When asked about youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly, White responded by describing him as a “monster”, going on to praise his physical attributes and maturity in adapting to first-team football.
“He’s obviously worked hard but he’s genetically like a monster. He’s so quick, so strong and obviously so technical as well,” White said.
“This season, he’s been unbelievable, stepped right in and made the position his own. He’s also another player that comes in and does exactly what needs to be done every day (in training), so many details he goes into to play at his best. He’s got it spot on!”
A breakout season for Lewis-Skelly
Myles Lewis-Skelly has certainly enjoyed a breakthrough campaign. Since making his full Premier League debut in December, the 18-year-old has not looked back. He quickly established himself as a key player in Mikel Arteta’s squad, making the left-back position his own.
His consistent form and dynamic style of play earned him a maiden England call-up in March, following a string of standout performances that included scoring his first Arsenal goal. He marked his international debut in style, finding the net against Albania for the Three Lions.
Although he was surprisingly overlooked for the Young Player of the Year award, Lewis-Skelly’s progression has not gone unnoticed. He has retained his place in the England squad for the upcoming June fixtures against Andorra and Senegal. He will be joined by fellow Arsenal stars Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. One notable absentee is Ben White, though a justifiable explanation was provided for his omission.
Lewis-Skelly’s emergence has been one of the season’s standout stories. His blend of pace, strength and technical ability at such a young age has impressed fans and pundits alike.
So what would you rate his season out of 10?
BENJAMIN KENNETH
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Arsenals season
Won both Derby’s home and away against Spurs
Tied Liverpool home and away
Scored 7 goals against Man City home and Away win and a tie
20 wins
14 ties
4 loses
Semi finalists in Champions League
Runners up in Premiership 3 yrs running
Can’t call that a crap season.
*Our Failure wasn’t on the field it was in the boardroom where they couldn’t recognize the need for a #9 *
CAN’T HAPPEN AGAIN!
Very selective though mate
Can easily write another version
I can’t rate him well, I didn’t watch most matches, but I am fascinated about his performance, even not blame him for that red card.
I like his energy so much, and the fact that he scoring from open play, even against ManCity, I think.
Thank God for him, I am excited
@Trugunner
No, no, no!
It is not the Board’s job to tell the manager the type of striker he needs.
When Mikel came in for 5years, he didn’t buy one, and bought many, many players, some you don’t even know are still owned by the club. Now, you are pointing at the Board, really ?
Again @Trugunner
Liverpool, having three strikers.
Buying them in quick successions, because of average performance, even Gakpo, has kept the performance at average, but the club maintain their team set-up
This next season is Arteta’s last chance. I love him but if he’s unable to deliver, off he goes.