Manchester United youngster Ethan Williams was part of the first team training session as Erik ten Hag’s squad geared up for the Brighton game.
Rasmus Hojlund was not the only exciting young forward in Manchester United training at Carrington on Friday.
The £64 million Dane was joined by lively winger Ethan Williams, who has been in impressive form for the academy sides early this season.
Williams, 17, was seen mixing in with first team drills as Erik ten Hag ran the rule over his options.
Ethan Williams making progress
This is not the first time Ethan Williams has participated in a first team training session. And it is not unusual for youngsters to be called up, especially amid an injury crisis.
Williams may be of particular interest given Manchester United’s lack of wide options. The teenager can play on both the left and right wing and is a threat with his feet from set pieces.
He has played and scored for both the under-18 side and under-21s this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists in five matches in all competitions.
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Williams was among a group of young players involved in the session, with James Nolan, Willy Kambwala and Shola Shoretire included.
United have a Carabao Cup game upcoming at the end of the month against Crystal Palace, which could see some rotation, and opportunity for young players.
Hannibal Mejbri and Dan Gore are regulars training with the first team at this point and they were also involved in the recent session.