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Jack Flintham

Two Manchester United academy players promoted to first-team training ahead of Aston Villa fixture

Aston Villa Villa Manchester United James Nolan Ethan Williams Ten Hag Cristiano Ronaldo U18s Carabao Cup

Manchester United youngsters Ethan Williams and James Nolan have been promoted by Erik ten Hag to train with the first team ahead of tomorrow's Carabao Cup tie with Aston Villa.

The pair haven't been seen training with the United first-team squad before however it would appear that both teenagers, who are members of the Reds' U18s, have been given their chance to impress.

Williams has enjoyed a great start to the season in front of goal in the U18s Premier League. The 16-year-old winger has three goals and an assist to his name so far this campaign with the U18s and was on the scoresheet in the academy's last league fixture against Newcastle United.

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