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Man Utd starlet Angel Gomes 'honoured' to follow in footsteps of Duncan Edwards

The 16-year-old attacker was proud to make his debut at Old Trafford, where he came on as a late substitute against Crystal Palace

Angel Gomes says he is honoured to become the youngest player to represent Manchester United since club legend Duncan Edwards.

The 16-year-old replaced Wayne Rooney in the 88th minute of Sunday's 2-0 home win over Crystal Palace, making his debut for the club.

As well as becoming the first Premier League player to be born in the year 2000, Gomes – a cousin of former United winger Nani – was the youngest to represent the club since Edwards' debut in 1953.