Pardew made a bold statement regarding Dowman’s peak potential. Having seen the teenager dominate with the England Under-19 team and make a significant impact in Arteta’s first team, the former Newcastle United manager believes the midfielder’s current level exceeds what Bellingham had shown at this stage of his career.
Speaking on talkSPORTPardew said: “I put him above Jude Bellingham, in the sense that he’s the best I’ve seen at the age we’re talking about. You have to say to yourself: “Well, I saw Ronaldo at the Tournoi de France (1997). He clearly stood out from his peers. Dowman clearly stood out from his peers.” »
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