The Manchester United academy is thriving, and Erik ten Hag is capitalizing on the emerging talents.
- Dan Gore
- Age: 19
- Gore, a combative midfielder, played alongside Mainoo in the FA Youth Cup and recently made his debut in the Carabao Cup.
- His impressive performance in pre-season and a stunning solo goal for the under-21s have caught Ten Hag’s attention, and he’s now training regularly with the senior squad.
- Omari Forson
- Age: 19
- Forson has been in great form, scoring six goals and providing two assists in six youth-level appearances this season.
- After featuring in six pre-season matches, he’s shown tremendous growth with the academy and is looking to step up, possibly filling Jadon Sancho’s shoes.
- Ethan Williams
- Age: 17
- A dynamic wide forward, Williams impressed in the under-18s last season, leading the team in combined goals and assists.
- He’s already made an impact in the under-21s, earning a training opportunity with the first team. Keep an eye on him in the 2024 pre-season.
- Finley McAllister
- Age: 17
- McAllister, an England youth international midfielder, debuted for the under-18s at just 14.
- This season, he’s been on fire with two goals and two assists in five games, showing great promise after overcoming injury setbacks last season.
- Harry Amass
- Age: 17
- A summer signing from Watford, Amass is impressing as a left-back, a position with limited options at Manchester United.
- He recently provided his first assist for the under-18 side and earned a call-up to the England under-17 squad.
- Shea Lacey
- Age: 16
- Lacey is considered one of the most exciting talents in the academy, known for his exceptional passing, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring ability.
- With five goal contributions in six academy games this season and a strong impact at the under-17 level for England, he’s a rising star to watch.