Josh Harrop was born in Stockport and has grown up in a Manchester United supporting household. This afternoon he made his first team debut and scored after just 15 minutes, as United’s team packed with academy players beat Premier League side Crystal Palace 2-0.

Following the game, Harrop talked about what it means to him to have played and scored for the first team.

All my family were here, my friends and I am delighted they could share the moment with me. I have trained since I was eight for this moment and for it to come true today in front of everyone – I am over the moon and I am speechless.

As I walked through the tunnel I was getting goosebumps on the back of my neck. I was like ‘I am actually doing this!

We all said to each other this is a moment for us all and we want to go and enjoy it. I think everyone out there did themselves proud, everyone did more than enough and it was a great performance from the lads.

I can only leave it in the manager’s hands but that’s what I want week in, week out. I have supported United since I was born and it is my dream to be out there playing and scoring. To do that I couldn’t ask for any more.