Manchester United under 18 star Jack Kingdon took part in first team training on Friday.
Since Ruben Amorim took over training on Monday, numerous youth players have been given the chance to train alongside the senior team.
With numerous top talents emerging from United’s all-conquering U18s team, Amorim will be hopeful that he can give plenty of first team debuts over the course of the next few years.
The Manchester Evening News report that “Kingdon’s involvement in training could point toward a first inclusion in a matchday squad for the youngster, as there seem to be question marks around options at centre-back.”
Amorim’s desire to implement a back three will certainly increase the need for centre back options, so perhaps young defenders may get the chance to get matchday squad experience ahead of other positions.
“Kingdon was part of a supremely talented Under-18 side that won the treble last season and he’s gone from strength to strength in this campaign, starting regularly for the Under-21s.”
“The 18-year-old started in the U21s’ dominant 4-0 win against Altrincham in the National League Cup on Tuesday and delivered another mature performance at the heart of the backline.”
Kingdon was part of the under 18 side that not only impressed offensively but also conceded only 28 league goals all season.
Due to his fine form, the 19 year old was rewarded with his first professional contract in the summer.
Kingdon has already been a part of the first team training squad this season as he was involved with the senior players ahead of the Europa League tie versus Fenerbahce in October.
The Bolton-born defender has represented the Under 21s six times this season, most recently in a disappointing 2-5 defeat to Sunderland.
He will hope to impress sufficiently that he can be the next academy star to make his first team debut for the club, following in the footsteps of Ethan Wheatley and Toby Collyer.
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Alex Browne
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