(Reuters) – Former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage was full of pleasure as he commentated on his son Charlie’s first-team debut for Manchester United on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old got here on instead of Juan Mata within the 89th minute of United’s 1-1 draw with Swiss membership Young Boys and his introduction was introduced by father Robbie on BT Sport.
“Coming on for Manchester United is Charlie Savage for Juan Mata. Wow. I by no means believed I’d say these phrases,” Savage stated.
“What a proud day for my boy. All the laborious work. What a day for me, his mom, his nana, his grandparents and most significantly for Charlie Savage.”
Charlie, who performs in midfield, signed his first skilled contract with United in April and has made three appearances for Wales’ Under-19 group.
(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
