FITZGERALD’S HISTORICAL MOMENT

Congratulations to Jayce Fitzgerald, who was part of the senior matchday squad for the first time in United’s 5-2 win over Leicester City on Wednesday. Interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy had this to say to MUTV after the match:

“It was great to have him in the locker room today. I asked him what his feelings were and he was proud and (said) it was a dream come true.

“He is a 17-year-old boy who is doing very well in the academy, like Jack Fletcher, Harry Amass and Ethan Wheatley. They are gaining experience in training and are also close to the team for games like this.

“For them it’s fantastic; for their development, even more so.”

Jayce’s inclusion, along with seven other Academy graduates, marked 87 years with an Academy graduate in every United matchday squad. It’s a remarkable record that spans over 4,250 games.