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Nigeria's Shoretire named Manchester United's Young Player of the Year

The 17-year-old was the leading scorer for the Red Devils in Premier League 2 with 10 goals

Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire has been honoured as Manchester United's Young Player of the Year for the 2020-21 season.

The forward only turned 17 in February and he ended the Premier League 2 campaign as top scorer in Neil Wood's side with 10 goals in 21 appearances.

Aside from impressing in the youth league, Shoretire earned himself a place in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team after his 17th birthday on February 2.

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He made his Premier League debut against Newcastle United on February 21 and four days later, he became the youngest player to play for Manchester United in a European competition, after he replaced Mason Greenwood in their goalless draw against Real Sociedad.