Tyler Fletcher wins Man United’s Reserve-Team POTY award

A breakthrough campaign

This season, Fletcher’s game has progressed to the next level, and he has established himself as a leader within the U21 side. The talented young midfielder possesses many key attributes that make him essential to the side, such as his exceptional vision, passing ability, and tactical versatility.

Fletcher’s fine performances for the U21 side have seen his international career progress too, with the playmaker now a key cog in the Scotland U19 side, having started all of their qualifying matches for the UEFA Under-19 Championship.

Most excitingly, this season has seen Fletcher make huge strides towards the Manchester United first team, with him regularly taking part in training with the senior side. Interim head coach Michael Carrick even handed the youngster his debut in February, with the midfielder coming on as a late substitute during the Red Devils’ 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

All of this goes to show that the exciting young talent is a more than worthy winner of the Denzil Haroun Reserve-Team Player of the Year award, a coveted prize that has been claimed by James Garner, Dan Gore, and Tyler Fredricson in the past.

A bright future

This treasured prize is sure to encourage Fletcher even more, ensuring he continues to push himself and work hard to develop into the fine footballer everybody at the club knows he can become.

The impending departure of legendary midfielder Casemiro will leave academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo in need of a new midfield partner next season. While the club are sure to be active in the upcoming transfer window, the club’s pre-season tour will surely give Fletcher opportunities to prove he is capable of playing a much larger role in the first team moving forward.

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