Ten Hag seeking to ‘fast-track’ Man Utd icon’s son after first-team alternative
Erik ten Hag has been so blown away by the 16-year-old son of a Manchester United legend that he is planning to fast-track him into the primary staff squad.
Jack Fletcher, whose father is ex-United midfielder and present technical director, Darren Fletcher, has been turning heads since being poached from Manchester City’s academy, alongside twin brother Tyler, in the summertime. Ten Hag has been maintaining tabs on the children, and requested Jack to coach with the senior squad forward of their Champions League conflict with Galatasaray on Wednesday.
The Dutchman thinks Fletcher has large potential and is now working along with his workers to kind a development plan for the midfielder. It’s thought that he could possibly be loaned out subsequent season, earlier than being promoted to the primary staff when he returns.
READ MORE: Five proficient Man Utd starlets who may comply with Kobbie Mainoo’s path to the primary staff
READ MORE: Man Utd legend’s son switches worldwide groups having already performed for England
“Erik Ten Hag has been watching Jack closely for several months now and has been really impressed,” a membership supply instructed The Sun. “He thinks he has huge potential which is why he decided to promote him to train with the first team last week.
“Ten Hag is now working along with his workers to place a plan in place to try to develop and fast-track Jack’s progress. He is more likely to exit on mortgage subsequent season however Erik believes, in the long run, he has an enormous future at United. He’s been wowed by his angle, and his maturity and thinks he’s the newest in an thrilling crop of expertise to be coming by way of at United.”
Will Jack Fletcher be higher than his dad? Let us know what you suppose within the feedback part beneath.
(Image: Manchester United/Getty Images)
Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and plenty extra
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we would like you to affix us!
Through the app, we’ll ship you the sassiest showbiz tales, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…together with the newest breaking information after all.
To be part of our neighborhood, all you must do to affix is click on on this hyperlink, choose ‘Join Chat’ and also you’re in!
No one will be capable to see who has enroll and nobody can ship messages aside from the Daily Star staff. We additionally deal with our neighborhood members to competitions, particular provides, promotions, and adverts from us and our companions.
If you don’t like our neighborhood, you’ll be able to try any time you want. To depart our neighborhood click on on the identify on the high of your display screen and select Exit group. If you’re curious, you’ll be able to learn our Privacy Notice.
Despite the very fact their dad earned 80 caps for Scotland, each Jack and Tyler have represented England at youth degree. Tyler has since switched allegiances to Scotland however Jack has caught with England, that means the twins may at some point line up towards one another at a significant worldwide event.
They would not be the primary siblings to symbolize completely different nationwide sides. Jerome Boateng performed for Germany whereas his half-brother Kevin-Prince performed for Ghana. Granit Xhaka selected Switzerland whereas his brother Taulant performed for Albania, and Spain worldwide Thiago Alcantara’s brother Rafinha has a few caps for Brazil.