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Revealed: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has 'big plans' for wonderkid Jack Fletcher, son of club legend Darren

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  • Ten Hag 'wowed' by Fletcher's son, Jack
  • United midfielder, 16, trained with first-team
  • Tipped for big future at the Red Devils
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    The teenager, who is the son of Red Devils' technical director Darren Fletcher, was promoted by Ten Hag to train with the first team ahead of their Champions League clash with Galatasaray on Wednesday - a game they drew 3-3.

    Now, the Sun claims the Dutch manager is keen to 'fast-track' Fletcher's progress, is likely to go out on loan next season, and that he has a 'massive' future at United after watching him for several months.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Jack joined United from rivals Manchester City earlier this year to link up with twin brother Tyler. While Jack was not selected as part of the travelling party to Istanbul, he was the only under-18 representative to be involved in the first-team training session. There may be another young Fletcher going onto be a hit at United in the future.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Jack's father, Darren, spent 20 years at United as a player, progressing through their academy to play 342 times for the first team. The former Scottish international also won nine major trophies at the club, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. He also won the Community Shield on four occasions.

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  • WHAT NEXT?

    United are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they travel to Newcastle United in a battle between the sixth-placed Red Devils and the seventh-positioned Magpies.

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