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Angel Gomes makes Manchester United debut and is the youngest since Duncan Edwards... but what do we know about Nani's 16-year-old cousin?

Manchester United youngster Angel Gomes made his debut for the Red Devils in the season finale against Crystal Palace, in doing so becoming the youngest debutant since Duncan Edwards.

The 16-year-old entered the fray late on at Old Trafford to replace the club's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney. The appearance also means Gomes is officially the first player born after the millennium to play in the Premier League.

Gomes also recently picked up Manchester United's Youth Team Player of the Year award, but just who is the highly-rated attacking-midfielder?

Angel Gomes has become the youngster Manchester United debutant since Duncan Edwards
Angel Gomes has become the youngster Manchester United debutant since Duncan Edwards
The 16-year-old replaced club legend Wayne Rooney in the late stages against Crystal Palace
The 16-year-old replaced club legend Wayne Rooney in the late stages against Crystal Palace

The 16-year-old is the cousin of former Old Trafford star Nani, and both the Portuguese star and United reserve coach Nicky Butt have heaped praise on Gomes' talented shoulders in the past.