It was like he was built in a lab – Declan Rice talks up Myles Lewis-Skelly

Declan Rice said Myles Lewis-Skelly is “so special” it is like he has been built in a laboratory after claiming his Arsenal team-mate is destined to reach the top.

Lewis-Skelly, who hails from Islington in north London, was named player of the match as the Gunners secured a 1-0 victory over Ipswich at the Emirates Stadium to move back into second place in the Premier League table.

The 18-year-old left-back has impressed since being handed his chance by manager Mikel Arteta, and his appearance against the Tractor Boys marked his third consecutive start in the league.

On Friday, he was selected ahead of Riccardo Calafiori, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior and Kieran Tierney – with the left-back quartet all available for the substitutes’ bench.

A mature performance filled with personality