Manchester United fans are calling for Charlie McNeill to be given a chance to impress in the first team after displaying his skills on social media.
The youth team star uploaded a video of himself hard at work ahead of United’s return to pre-season training later this month. The 18-year-old will be one of a number of the club’s youngsters looking to catch the eye of new boss Erik ten Hag.
And based on his efforts ahead of the new season, the Dutchman may well like what he sees. McNeill’s video shows himself going through some shooting drills, with the teenager finding the back of the net with aplomb.
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It also shows him working on his strength and fitness, no doubt with a gruelling pre-season programme in mind. United’s players are set to return to work next week as they prepare for the 2022/23 campaign. A number of McNeill’s teammates — including the likes of Zidane Iqbal and Ethan Ennis — were among those lauding the striker’s skills on Instagram.
And United fans are hoping they’ll get to see plenty more of the youngster over the coming weeks and months. Here's what they said:
westyisthatyouyeah: The future.
jay_.nw: Why buy another striker when we have @charliemcneill9.
ramsonblohm: If I was ten hag.. I will definitely give u a chance next season I believe you will a real top striker in 2 years if you keep up with the hard work.
i_lovesoweto: Could be a big season for you ... Keep up the grind.
d.alex14: I can't wait for him to break into the first team.
wayne_f1981: Extra coaching in his spare time love to see it keep up the good work lad.
mr.sourabh: First team's not far away mate!!! Keep working hard!!
mattrobbo80: Stuff getting a striker bought in promote you mate to first team.
jannechuem: Goood hustle mate! Keep it up, Erik gonna like this.
With United yet to add to their attacking options this summer, it’s possible that McNeill will be given his chance to impress by Ten Hag at some stage in pre-season. Cristiano Ronaldo is the only senior centre-forward at the club right now, so United fans could get their wish to see McNeill in action.
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