Dream of the new 1992 generation
James Wilson's brilliant debut and the brilliance of the younger players in the 3-1 win over Hull City made many Red Devils fans dream of a new 1992 generation.
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The lack of pressure has made Ryan Giggs very comfortable in experimenting with his squad. And in the penultimate game of the season, he came up with a lineup that shocked many. Young players like Tom Lawrence (20), and James Wilson (18) made their first-team debuts. Besides, another young talent who has already established his name, Adnan Januzaj (18) was in the starting lineup. On the bench was also young defender Michael Keane (21).
At the age of 15, Wilson made his debut for the Manchester United academy, scoring against Everton. Almost three years later, he made his first-team debut, making a huge impression with a brace in the 31st and 61st minutes, thanks to his positioning and decisive finishing. In fact, James Wilson made his first-team debut last month, and was named in the squad for the 4-0 win over Newcastle, with both Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie missing through injury. Although he did not play, his selection has proven his promise at Old Trafford.
In fact, anyone who has watched the Man United youth team play in the U21 Premier League this season is no stranger to James Wilson. He is the top scorer, scoring 19/35 goals, to help coach Warren Joyce's team reach the final (against Chelsea). In this tournament, the U21 Man United are the defending champions, and last season, Wilson also played quite well, alongside Adnan Januzaj.
After giving Wilson a chance, Ryan Giggs was very pleased: “That’s always the way of United, which is to give opportunities to young players. He (Wilson) is a very good player. He’s been very excited to train with us these past few days.”Interestingly, Wilson opted for a pair of all-black boots for his first-team debut. This was quite unusual in an era where most players preferred bright colours and high-tech materials. Perhaps it was a decision that Sir Alex was very pleased with. Until now, he had only allowed players who played regularly in the first team to wear colourful boots, the rest were not allowed to "show off".
Alongside Wilson, another young talent, Tom Lawrence, has also made a successful debut, playing as a winger. He has shown great speed and confidence in possession, causing trouble for Hull City's defence on several occasions with his breakthroughs. The Wales U21 international has just returned from consecutive loan spells at Carlisle United and Yeovil Town, where he played 19 games and scored 2 goals. Lawrence has been with Man United since the age of 8, and was part of the 2011 FA Youth Cup winning squad, along with Ravel Morrison and Paul Pogba.
Who is James Wilson? Date of birth: December 1, 1995 Height 1m80 Place of birth: Staffordshire Launch:Wilson has had a knack for making his debuts. He scored against Everton on his debut for the United academy at the age of 15. He also scored on his debut for England U19s last year. Now he is in the United first team. Did you know:Wilson signed his professional contract with Manchester United on his 17th birthday, on 1 December 2012. Road to Rio:Some UK bookmakers have set odds of 50/1 on Wilson being selected for the England squad for the 2014 World Cup. |
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