Manchester United confirm four key promotions from academy to senior team ahead of Premier League opener against Fulham

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Manchester United have announced the addition of 4 homegrown players to the first team, ahead of the team’s first Premier League clash against Fulham on Friday.

Dan Gore, Harry Amass, Toby Collyer and Ethan Wheatley were named in the first team, with all 4 players receiving team numbers and on the club’s official website.

Gore spent the early part of last season in United’s senior team and made his Red Devils debut in September against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.

He joined United’s academy from Burnley and was originally a striker before moving into his current role as a deeper midfielder. Gore is a member of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in the 2021/22 season, along with Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person reported that Gore will most likely miss out on a loan this summer due to a freak injury that cut short his time at Port Vale last season. The 19-year-old will wear the number 44 when he returns to action for United.

Amass, who was given the number 41 shirt, has yet to make his debut for United, however, amid the club’s struggles as a left-back, it seems it’s only a matter of time before he gets the chance.

Get a standout player for the 20-time English champions on the pre-season tour of the United States when he started all three games against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.

He was expected to be included in the starting XI for the Community Shield clash against Manchester City, however, Erik ten Hag revealed that he felt the full-back was not yet fit to face some of the more established and experienced players. in world football.

Amass made five appearances for the U18 team last season, scoring in the U18 Premier League national final against Chelsea in a 2-1 victory for the Reds.

Wheatley is the one who will combine him with United’s elite players at Carrington, with the striker given the number 36 shirt.

He made his substitute debut in the 4–2 April win over Sheffield United at Old Trafford, before playing against Crystal Palace and Arsenal. The 18-year-old graduated 250th from United’s academy when he took part in the home game against the Blades. .

Collyer (No. 43) joined the academy’s long list of academy stars who graduated from United’s youth formula when he was in action at Wembley against Pep Guardiola’s men on Saturday.

The 20-year-old inspired Ten Hag in pre-season and was a constant presence in the Dutchman’s teams. It has been reported in the past that Collyer would not be on loan for the 2024/25 era, as he would be allowed to continue his progression under Ten Hag.

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