Sat Oct 19 14:40:17 UTC 2024: – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has included 17-year-old Jack Fletcher in the senior matchday squad for the first time as they prepare to face Brentford at Old Trafford.
– Jack Fletcher, son of United legend Darren Fletcher, joined the Manchester United Academy from Manchester City last year with his twin brother Tyler and signed a professional contract in April.
– Fletcher has had a successful start to the season in Premier League 2, scoring a goal and providing two assists, leading to a nomination for Player of the Month.
– He also performed well in the EFL Trophy, scoring twice off the bench against Barnsley and has represented England Under-18s three times.
– Ten Hag praised Fletcher’s progress and indicated his inclusion in the squad is partly due to midfield injuries affecting other players.
– If Fletcher plays, he will become the 252nd Academy graduate to represent Manchester United’s first team, following Toby Collyer and Ethan Wheatley, who recently achieved milestone appearances.
– Ten Hag emphasized the club’s commitment to developing young talent, highlighted by starters like Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.

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