Forgotten Premier League and England top scorer for Man Utd in the U21 derby

TOM HUDDLESTONE fired in the winner as Manchester United Under-21s beat their City counterparts 2-1.

The former Tottenham and England star, 37, joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2022.

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He has since worked as a player-coach within the United Under-21s set-up, a role previously held by Paul McShane.

Since I joined the Red Devil Academy, Huddlestone hasn't always been a steady starter.

But he has been picked by boss Travis Binnion for their last four games and made a key contribution tonight.

It was 18-year-old Ethan Wheatley, who was not yet born when Huddlestone made his Tottenham debut in 2005, who put United 1-0 ahead after 35 minutes.

Huddlestone then made it two in the 54th minute, putting his side in an impressive position.

The goal proved crucial as Stephen Mfuni reduced City's deficit shortly afterwards.

After the match finished 2-1 to United, fans could not believe Huddlestone had been in action.

One asked: “Isn't he about 40?”

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While a second joked: “Starboy.”

A City fan moaned: “Why is 37-year-old Tom Huddlestone playing in this match? He's 37 years old. City right-back Stephen Mfuni only turned 16 last week.”

But another United fan joked: “Starboy. Carrington has done it again with this Tom Huddlestone man.”

And another added: “Tom Huddlestone is a player who I think has very good potential and could be in line for a senior call-up.”

Huddlestone enjoyed a decorated career at the top level, earning four England caps and making 209 appearances for Tottenham.

He made a total of 242 Premier League appearances, also representing Hull, Derby and Wolves.

To date, he has made 22 appearances for United Under-21s, ahead of a possible full-time move into coaching.

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