'A great talent' - Wales gamble pays off after youngster urged to leave Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCharlie Savage was told to leave Manchester United over the summer by Wales manager Robert Page. Just one cameo appearance in the Champions League is all Savage, son of former Premier League midfielder Robbie, managed after breaking through the youth ranks at Carrington.
The talented youngster sought pastures new in July when he joined cash-strapped Reading on a four-year deal. The Royals are facing back-to-back relegations after being slapped with a second points deduction but Savage has provided a rare highlight in an otherwise dismal start to the campaign.
the 20-year-old earned his first call-up to the senior side for Wales' double-header against Gibraltar and Croatia, EXCLUSIVE: What happened in United behind-closed-doors friendly vs Barnsley MOST READ: De Gea sends fans wild with Instagram story That phone call with Dragons boss Page justified Savage’s gamble to leave United in the summer.
An impressive showing on his international debut in their 4-0 win over Gibraltar earned rave reviews from his father post-match. "For me to be here with his grandma and his family was amazing," Savage Snr told BBC Radio Wales after watching his son's debut. "He deserves it.
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