Man Utd Academy Star James Overy Earns First Senior Australia Call-Up
James Overy, a promising 17-year-old full-back from the Manchester United Academy, has received his first senior international call-up for the Australia national team’s November fixtures.
Training with Manchester United First Team
After competing in the U20 World Cup in Chile with Australia, Overy spent the past month training alongside Manchester United’s senior squad. This opportunity has allowed him to showcase his skills to first-team coach Ruben Amorim and play with top professionals such as Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw.
Potential Senior Debut
While it remains unclear when Overy will feature in senior football for Manchester United, Amorim has previously debuted three academy players last season. Sources indicate that Overy has impressed the coaching staff since joining the senior training sessions.
International Progress and Future Prospects
From being the youngest member of Australia’s U20 squad, Overy has been promoted to the senior national team by coach Tony Popovic, who hinted that the player might debut in one of the upcoming friendlies.
- Overy also represented Scotland at youth level.
- He is among 11 changes in the Australian squad as the coach focuses on the team’s future.
- Six uncapped players, including Overy, are available for selection.
Upcoming Matches
Australia will face Venezuela in Houston on 14 November, followed by a match against Colombia in New York later that month.
Australia manager Tony Popovic has opened the door for the United youngster to make his senior debut in one of the two upcoming friendly matches later this month.
James Overy's rapid rise from youth international to senior call-up highlights his potential and signals Australia's investment in emerging talent.
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