Manchester City youngsters Luca Fletcher and Christian Dunbar-McDonald, who rose through the youth ranks with Reading, have been named in England's squad for the upcoming Under-17 European Championships in Cyprus.
16-year-old Fletcher, who moved to Manchester last summer, earned the club a significant fee and sell-on for the coffers.
Confirming our #YoungLions for the upcoming #U17EURO finals! 🙌
— England (@England) May 20, 2024
He had won Scholar of the Season for 2022/23 and was promised a professional contract this year had he turned down Manchester City.
The striker hit 10 goals in 17 appearances for the Under-18s in his debut campaign for the Citizens.
Understand Manchester City are closing in on the signing of 16 year old talented striker Luca Fletcher from Reading. 🏴
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2023
Medical passed and paper work being signed — been told fee around £600k with future add-ons.
Part of City project to sign and develop the best youn talents. pic.twitter.com/i9A85ta32e
Dunbar-McDonald, a winger who left Berkshire in 2022, contributed four goals and five assists alongside Fletcher in East Manchester.
The Young Lions play three group stage games, starting against France on Tuesday.
Portugal (Friday) and Spain (Monday) await in the remainder of the group, with the top two nations from each group will progress to the knockout stages.
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