As Manchester United debuts go, following Cristiano Ronaldo off the bench and replacing the captain in a must win cup semi-final is one of the more pressurised.
Yet that was the scenario that befell James Chester, just three days before his 20th birthday. United were in their pomp and the 2008-09 season would see them lift the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final.
The Reds also won the League Cup, with Chester playing his part. Sir Alex Ferguson's side had lost 1-0 to Derby County in the first leg of their last four tie but three first-half goals had United in the driving seat when teenage defender Chester was summoned from the bench.
Ronaldo had been introduced 10 minutes earlier and Chester took to the field in place of then skipper Neville. READ MORE: United might have already found their surprise player in pre season READ MORE: United fans against Greenwood return reveal 'mixed emotions' after departure "My one appearance for United," reflected Chester. "It was a special moment.
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