Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Jack Porter became Arsenal’s youngest ever starting XI when the 16-year-old goalkeeper made his debut against Bolton in the English League Cup on Wednesday.

At 16 years and 72 days, Porter outranks club icon Cesc Fabregas, who was 16 years and 177 days old when he started against Rotherham in October 2003.

Porter was selected as a replacement for first-choice David Raya, who was unable to play due to a thigh injury, Arsenal said.

Porter is an international for the England Under-17 team and was a substitute for Arsenal’s match against Manchester City on Sunday.

He becomes the second youngest player to represent Arsenal’s first team.

Ethan Nwaneri is the record holder after coming on as a substitute in September 2022 at the age of 15 years and 181 days.

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