Porter became the youngest player to start for the Gunners when they defeated Bolton 5-1 in the third round, replacing Cesc Fabregas, who participated in this tournament at the age of 16 years and 177 days in 2003. Porter is 16 years and 72 days old.
Although many people view the EFL Cup as a hassle in an already packed schedule, it is nevertheless crucial for spotting up-and-coming Premier League players.
The competition saw the first-team debuts of future England players Wayne Rooney, John Terry, and David Beckham, as well as ‘Klopp’s Kids,’ a group of youthful Liverpool players who led the team.
This season, the EFL Cup will provide opportunities for a 16-year-old defender, an enticing prospect from Sweden, and an 18-year-old winger who has been compared to Kylian Mbappe.
Sport examines the newest group of young players to be given their first-team debuts.
