Manchester United teenager breaks international scoring record before even making club debut

When you think of the most exciting players in the Manchester United academy, it is quite easy to overlook the one who is already a regular for his international side.

At the age of 17, forward James Scanlon is not even a regular for United at U21s level, never mind one of those really on the verges of the first-team squad.

It is a different story on the international scene. Scanlon has already made six appearances for Gibraltar and made further history on Sunday night when he became their youngest-ever goalscorer in history during their dramatic draw with Liechtenstein.

Scanlon looked to have secured an important Nations League win when he headed his side in front in the seventh minute of injury time, only for Liechtenstein to hit back with a penalty in the 14th minute of injury time to share the spoils.

It was a cruel blow for the teenager on what was a crowning night in his career, but as an international regular at such a young age, he could well go on to become a great for his country, regardless of his club success.

"A really proud moment for me," he said after the dramatic draw. "It was an amazing feeling but the emotion was cut short a little bit by the cruel blow at the end of the game. It was a rollercoaster of emotions sort of game, coming off the back of such a great moment it is devastating not to have taken all three points."

Scanlon has already caught the eye of manager Erik ten Hag and featured for United in their pre-season tour of the US against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool.