Max Dowman equals Wayne Rooney's 24-year-old record with a brace for Arsenal vs Ipswich

Arsenal's 16‑year‑old Max Dowman scored two goals against Ipswich, matching a record set by Wayne Rooney when he was 24.

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It shows a young player has matched a record set by Rooney, highlighting the lasting impact of his achievement.

Max Dowman scored a brace for Arsenal against Ipswich.
The brace made him the second 16‑year‑old to score twice in an English top‑flight match.
The performance equaled a record previously set by Wayne Rooney at age 24.

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