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McNeill honoured to make senior debut

The youngster, who turns 19 today (Friday), came on as a late substitute for Tyrell Malacia as the Reds opened our Europa League campaign with a contentious 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford.

Although the result did not go our way, it was an understandably proud moment for the local lad, who was a boyhood supporter of the Reds.

"An honour to make my professional debut for Manchester United," the centre-forward wrote on Instagram. "I've grown up supporting this club and worked for over 10 years to make this dream a reality.

"Too many people to name who have helped me in so many different ways.