Man Utd pride at youth connection before 'two more significant moments'
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There is a fabulous picture of Manchester United trio Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, taken as they sat on an advertising hoarding in front of the Stretford End after Garnacho had scored the second in his side's 3-0 win over West Ham in February.
Hojlund was 21 that day. At the time, Garnacho was 19 and Mainoo 18.
The image encapsulated United's commitment to youth, which has seen a player from the club's academy be part of their first-team squad for every game the club has played since October 1937.
Remarkably, Mainoo and Garnacho could both be celebrating this weekend as England try to win Euro 2024 and Argentina look to overcome Colombia at Copa America.
"This club is about winning and about courageous young people," said United's head of academy Nick Cox.
"Our fans take great pride in seeing young players being part of a successful team.
"There's a legacy to protect. It's a privilege but something that runs deep and I will hand it on to the next person at some point.
"Youth influences how this club behaves more than any other in the country and now we're talking about two more significant moments."