Coach Tuchel shocks by calling 18-year-old MU youngster to England squad

Coach Thomas Tuchel recently surprised many by deciding to call up Shea Lacey, the 18-year-old rising talent from MU, to train with the England national team.

In a move that astonished English football fans, Coach Thomas Tuchel chose to summon Shea Lacey, the 18-year-old prospect from Manchester United, to join a training session with the England squad, despite the player not having made any first-team appearances for his club. This decision is seen as recognition of Lacey’s outstanding performance with Man Utd’s U21 team.

Shea Lacey’s rise has been extremely rapid. After an impressive performance scoring twice against U21 Crystal Palace, the 2007-born player immediately drew the attention of experts.

Not only Coach Tuchel but also Ruben Amorim, the head coach of Man Utd, has given Lacey opportunities to train with the first team in recent sessions. Many specialists even compare Lacey’s playing style to Phil Foden, the current star of Man City and England.

Lacey is known as a highly versatile attacking player, capable of playing both as an attacking midfielder and on the right wing. His dribbling skills, close control, and modern football intelligence make him stand out among his peers. Although he has yet to debut officially for Man Utd, his excellent form with the youth team has caught the attention of the England coaching staff.

Besides Lacey, two other young players, Lakyle Samuel (from Man City, currently on loan at Bromley) and Harrison Murray-Campbell (Chelsea), have also been given chances by Tuchel to train with the national team. However, all eyes remain on the “raw gem” from Old Trafford.

Shea Lacey’s appeal continues to grow. In U21 Man Utd’s 2-0 victory over U21 Liverpool last week, numerous scouts from Premier League and EFL clubs were present in the stands to watch his performance.

According to witnesses, when Lacey left the pitch, many scouts packed up and left, indicating his significant impact on the game. Even first-team mainstays like Harry Maguire have expressed admiration for the young talent’s skills during training sessions.

Currently, Lacey has been called up to the England U20 squad, marking a new milestone in his career. With his exceptional potential and growing recognition from experts, many believe that it is only a matter of time before Shea Lacey makes his first-team debut for Man Utd and even represents England at senior level.