WA’s Manchester United Young Talent Earns Surprise Socceroos Call-Up
Western Australian football prodigy and Manchester United academy player James Overy has received an unexpected gift just before his birthday — his first-ever selection for the Socceroos national team.
The young defender’s inclusion comes as a surprise, given that he has yet to make his senior debut, marking a bold move by the Australian selectors who see strong potential in the teenager.
“It’s an incredible opportunity for such a young player,” sources close to the national setup commented, expressing optimism about Overy’s rapid development.
Key Facts
- James Overy plays in the Manchester United youth academy.
- This is his first call-up to the Australian senior team.
- He has not yet made an appearance in a senior-level match.
Author’s Summary
Rising WA footballer James Overy, from Manchester United’s academy, earns his first Socceroos selection before turning a senior foot on the pitch, proving talent can outpace experience.