Shola Shoretire made history on Thursday when he was introduced from the bench during Manchester United’s goalless draw with Real Sociedad in the Europa League. It made Shoretire the youngest ever player to represent United in a European match, taking the record off Norman Whiteside. Shola Shoretire becomes the youngest-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 #MUFC player to feature in European competition. Shoretire would not spend long with the youth side though before elite clubs close by had taken an interest including Newcastle. The fleeting appearance against his hometown team, made the 17-year-old the second youngest player to represent United in the Premier League.

Source: Express February 26, 2021 12:00 UTC