MANCHESTER UNITED fans are expecting big things from Eric ten Hag’s shock addition to his pre-season squad.
Teenage goalkeeper Elyh Harrison will be part of the matchday squad for this afternoon’s pre-season friendly with French giants Lyon.
GETTYErik ten Hag finalised his pre-season squad this week[/caption]
GETTYThe Dutchman has included 17-year-old goalkeeper Elyh Harrison in the squad[/caption]
The 17-year-old is rated highly by many at the club – and Red Devils fans are hopeful he could be the next big thing.
One of the Old Trafford faithful tweeted: “A brilliant modern-day goalkeeper with amazing distribution and on the ball also a sweeper keeper and a great shot-stopper.”
Another said: “Hopefully he grows a bit. Then we have a top talent on our hands.”
And another said: ” This guy is the real deal. Huge 1vs1. Brilliant with his feet.
“Great command of his area. Ability to pull off the unbelievable. Top talent.”
One remarked: ” In my time watching academy football I’ve never been as excited about a GK prospect like I am by Elyh Harrison.
“Seems to have everything needed to be an ETH goalie re: on the ball, and is an above-average shot-stopper.
“Excited by his 1st team squad inclusion, sky’s the limit.”
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Another chimed in: “Harrison is a huge talent that we need to think about in terms of squad building for the next 5 years.”
One excited Red Devil said: “Tomorrow we introduce you the world Remember the name, Elyh Harrison.”
Tom Heaton – who is understood to be on the radar of Premier League new boys Luton Town – hasn’t been included in the squad.
The 37-year-old is expected to leave Old Trafford in the coming weeks – despite the departure of David de Gea and Dean Henderson‘s seemingly-imminent exit.
United’s clash with Lyon will be their first after tying striker Marcus Rashford down to a new bumper five-year deal – which has made him the club’s highest-paid player.
The 25-year-old said: “I joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old boy with a dream.
“That same passion, pride, and determination to succeed still drives me every time I have the honour of wearing the shirt.
“I’ve already had some amazing experiences at this incredible club, but there is still a lot more to achieve and I remain relentlessly determined to win more trophies in the years ahead.”