16yo academy starlet makes training breakthrough as another defensive gem spotted at Carrington

The left-footed centre-back penned down a new deal at M16 earlier this year, putting an end to interest from multiple clubs from abroad. And his involvements with the senior side show how the club is looking to test his mettle against the best in the roster at Carrington.

There also has been a lot of criticism around the fact that United have not been making the most out of their academy. Given the current track record of players coming through from the academy into the first team, there needs to be something done about it. And trusting a teenager to find his stride shows how the club is committed to having more academy players donning that badge for the first team.

While it would not come next week, it ends up starting a process which can not only reap dividends in the long term but also attract more younger players at Carrington.

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We have already seen the likes of Amir Ibragimov, Tyler Fletcher and Shea Lacey pushing for a possible inclusion around the first team. And now Ngwashi adds to that growing list of young players who have the potential to see minutes for the first team in the coming months.

There have been a lot said around Ngwashi indicating his potential to be a long-term asset at M16. And pushing him onto the first team training is not just about short-term needs. It shows more of a strategy to try and develop him around the physical ask of the English top tier by senior exposure. It shows that United are already laying the groundwork.