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Daily Mirror
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Tom Victor

Man Utd's teenage record-breaker Zidane Iqbal makes senior international debut

Zidane Iqbal made history in December when he became the first player of south Asian descent to represent Manchester United, and the teenager has taken another big step in his young career.

Iqbal made his United bow as a late substitute in the Champions League draw with Young Boys, a game which also saw fellow youngster Charlie Savage handed a first-team debut.

The 18-year-old was eligible for three international teams, having been born in Manchester to parents from Pakistan and Iraq, but opted for his mother's country when it came to making a decision on his international career.

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