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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Inside Man Utd's FA Youth Cup win - Paul Pogba, Ravel Morrison and forgotten talents

The success enjoyed by Paul Pogba, Ravel Morrison and co on May 23 2011 remains Manchester United 's last FA Youth Cup victory.

The Red Devils, famed for their academy products and willingness to promote youth into the first team, have been unable to challenge for the age grade competition, which has recently being dominated by Chelsea. Then again, they haven't had the luxury of a World Cup winner in their ranks for some time.

United comfortably saw off Sheffield United across the two-legs 11 years ago, winning 4-1 at Old Trafford to complete a 6-3 aggregate win. A look back at the starting XI that night highlights the quality that United could boast. West Brom's Sam Johnstone, now capped by England in goal. Portsmouth's Ryan Tunnicliffe in midfield alongside Pogba with that generation's lost talent, Ravel Morrison, pulling the strings alongside Jesse Lingard. Tom Thorpe captained the side, but has seemingly slipped off the radar since.

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