You know what really grinds my gears? When these so-called experts start making comparisons between young players and legends of the beautiful game. Myles Lewis-Skelly could become the next Ashley Cole for England? Are you having a laugh, matey?
Lewis-Skelly: The Next Cole or Just Another Pretender?
Let's get one thing straight: Ashley Cole is a Three Lions legend. He's won the Premier League three times with Arsenal and Chelsea, and he's got 107 caps for England. The kid's got talent, I'll give him that, but to say he's going to match Cole's achievements? That's just taking the piss.
The Problem with Modern Football
This is the problem with modern football, isn't it? Everyone's so quick to jump on the bandwagon and hype up these young players before they've even proven themselves. Lewis-Skelly's had a decent start to his senior career, sure, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here.
One Good Performance Doesn't Make a Career
So what if he scored on his international debut? One good performance doesn't make a career. And let's not forget, he's still got a long way to go before he can even be mentioned in the same breath as Cole.
The Pressure of Expectations
And another thing: putting this kind of pressure on a young player is just setting them up for failure. If Lewis-Skelly doesn't live up to these ridiculous expectations, he'll be labelled a flop before he's even had a chance to properly develop.
Conclusion
Look, I'm not saying Lewis-Skelly doesn't have potential. He might go on to have a decent career for club and country. But to compare him to one of the all-time greats before he's even played a full season of senior football? That's just bellend behaviour, mate. Let the kid develop at his own pace and stop putting unnecessary pressure on him. That's my two cents, anyway.
