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Manchester United fans rave about wonderkid Tahith Chong on Twitter after he impresses on under-23s debut

Getting overly excited about young players too early in their careers has often been a pitfall for fans and journalists alike - a few skills on Youtube and come good youth team displays do not make a career.

However, Manchester United midfielder Tahith Chong is certainly one with serious potential, if his debut for the club's under-23s team - at the age of 18 - is to be believed.

Although United were beaten 3-1 at Old Trafford by Tottenham Hotspur, fans were thrilled by the performance of Chong in central midfield.

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