Kids left out of U18s clash in hint over first-team call
MEN on Sunday|February 16, 2025
UNITED youngsters Chido Obi and James Scanlon were left out of the U18s fixture against Newcastle yesterday suggesting they could be set for a more senior role today.
By JACK FLINTHAM

Obi and Scanlon were on the score-sheet for United in midweek as they thrashed Chelsea's U18s in the FA Youth Cup at Leigh Sports Village.

With Ruben Amorim's side currently struggling for goals, there had been calls for both players to be given the opportunity to make the step up to the first-team squad.

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