Watching a famous derby, Jonny Evans' advice and Fernandes' welcome - the making of Dan Gore at Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe night Dan Gore first clasped silver at Old Trafford, the champagne had to be wiped off it. Gore, a starter in the FA Youth Cup final against Nottingham Forest last year, was still 17 and not legally allowed to drink alcohol.
His 18-year-old teammate and captain, Rhys Bennett, reeked of champagne that evening. Gore supped from a can of apple pop when he re-emerged to speak to journalists pitchside.
Corks will have been popped in the Gore household this week. Gore celebrated his 19th birthday on Tuesday and crowned the occasion with his Manchester United debut against Crystal Palace.
Gore is the 247th United academy graduate to appear for the club's first team. Read more: The making of Kobbie Mainoo at United Read more: How Ten Hag's discipline transformed Garnacho The previous regime at United trumpeted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's record of granting debuts to 16 teenagers hothoused in the academy building at Carrington.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk