Dowman made his Premier League debut in a recent match against Leeds, and Walcott praised his positive attitude and skills during an interview. He noted that Dowman has the ability to make the game look easy and enjoyable to watch, which is a quality that he admires in young players.

Walcott also made a comparison between Dowman and Messi, stating that both players have the ability to glide past opponents with ease when they have the ball. He believes that Dowman has the same "stop-start" movement that made Messi a difficult opponent to defend against.