The 18-year-old forward was introduced as a stoppage-time substitute by Erik ten Hag during the Reds’ 4-2 Premier League victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday evening.
Wheatley, who was born in nearby Stockport, became the club’s 250th player to graduate from the Academy in the process, as he replaced goalscorer Rasmus Hojlund at Old Trafford.
Ethan had been an unused substitute in the league draw at Bournemouth and was also given a watching brief on Sunday, as we overcame Coventry City in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final.
“Not really, no!” he replied, when asked by MUTV’s Liam Bradford if he’d properly processed the moment.