Angel on big high
Date published: 22 May 2017
MANCHESTER United teenager Angel Gomes' dream came true when he became the first player born in the 21st century to make a Premier League debut.
The 16-year-old is the youngest man to represent United in a league game since the late Duncan Edwards after manager Jose Mourinho sent him on as a late substitute for Wayne Rooney in the 2-0 final-day victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
He told MUTV: "Obviously, it's a dream come true.
"I've been here since the age of six working my way up, and it's what everyone dreams about.
"I just want to thank the manager for putting me on the bench and playing me today, and all the staff back at the club and everyone who has helped me.
"I'm from Manchester, Salford and it's literally down the road.
"It's just unbelievable."
Gomes, who last week picked up the club's Jimmy Murphy youth team player of the year award, joined Edwards, Jeff Whitefoot, Willie Anderson and Norman Whiteside in making his league debut for the club at 16.
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