ACADEMY PLAYERS HELP FOUNDATION

Academy players joined up with the Manchester United Foundation over the Easter break, attending holiday camps at Dean Trust Broadoak School and Loreto High School, helping coach the kids in attendance and signing autographs.

Reds midfielder Maxi Oyedele said: “Elyh [Harrison], Ashton [Missin] and I can see that the children are so excited, they want to ask us questions — it’s brilliant and it’s been really fun.

“I remember when I did this type of thing when I was a kid and loved it. I’m sure these guys are enjoying it too. It gets them off the street, playing with other kids, through football. It’s great.”

KOBBIE AND ALEJANDRO ON GOLDEN BOY SHORTLIST

Academy graduates Kobbie Mainoo (18) and Alejandro Garnacho (19) have both been included in the Golden Boy Football Benchmark Index, featuring the top 100 Under-21 players in European football. Inclusion in this index is the first step to being named European Golden Boy for 2024.

WHEATLEY EARNS FIRST SPOT IN MATCHDAY SQUAD

Ethan Wheatley was included in the senior matchday squad for the first time as United visited Bournemouth on Saturday. Congratulations to the 18-year-old striker, who has worked hard all season and will have learned a great deal from the experience. He was joined in the squad by Harry Amass and Habeeb Ogunneye, two more Academy players yet to make their debuts.

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