Arsenal’s Scanlon earns first‑team training as winger shortage looms

Arsenal youngster James Scanlon has enjoyed a busy week, receiving a call‑up to train with the Gunners’ first‑team on Friday and another to join Gibraltar’s senior squad for the international break. The 20‑year‑old winger was seen alongside Mikel Arteta’s senior side ahead of the club’s Saturday clash with Hull City.

A photo posted on Instagram by Scanlon showed him training with the senior squad.

Arsenal are short on wingers, with Bukayo Saka injured and Max Dowman suspended.

Premier League 2 impact

In his first five Premier League 2 games for the Gunners, Scanlon has scored three goals and provided one assist.

He has also been called up to Gibraltar’s senior squad for the November international break.

Scanlon has already made 28 appearances for Gibraltar.

With six goals he is Gibraltar’s second‑all‑time scorer, behind retired Liam Walker’s eight.

He will have the chance to add to his tally in Nations League matches away to Andorra and at home to Malta.

It is unlikely he will be named in Arsenal’s matchday squad against Hull City on Saturday.

Saka and Dowman are the only senior players expected to miss, meaning the bench will have very limited spots for youth.