AMAD DAY FOR MCDONAGH (11)

A YOUNG Leixlip United player picked up the souvenir of a lifetime after Manchester United's Europa League semi-final win against Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford last Thursday.

- BY MARK MCCADDEN

Lee McDonagh (11) went home with Amad Diallo's jersey after he was singled out by the Ivory Coast midfielder moments after the final whistle.

Amad came on just after the hour and teed up Rasmus Hojlund for United's third goal.

At the final whistle, he broke away from his teammates and made his way over to where Lee, his dad Gary and older brother Aaron were sitting, in line with the 18-yard box close to the Stretford End.

The 22-year-old took off his shirt and tossed it to Lee, who could barely believe his luck.

Dad Gary said: "This was Lee's second time and like any kid going to Old Trafford, he was excited.

"He didn't have any placard or poster asking for a jersey, but when the players were walking around the pitch after the match, Amad looked in our direction.

"He was the only one to take off their jersey and, as he walked towards us, he flung his jersey at Lee."