Ethan Wheatley became Manchester United’s 250th academy graduate to feature for the first-team squad when he came on against Sheffield United.

He joins a long line of illustrious names to come through the academy ranks at Old Trafford, who have since gone on to become world beaters for the club.

The likes of Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, David Beckham, Sir Bobby Charlton and so many more are some of Manchester United’s best-ever academy graduates.

A few have sent messages congratulating Ethan Wheatley on the historic landmark.

Former academy stars send messages to Ethan Wheatley

Manchester United took to Instagram to to ask some of their former academy graduates – ‘what was it like making your United debut?’

They got a variety of responses, with some deciding to congratulate Wheatley whilst reminiscing on their Red Devils bow.

Michael Keane

A dream come true having been a United fan all my life. It was an incredible feeling and a proud moment for me and my family after years of hard work and dedication. Congrats Ethan.

Fraizer Campbell

It’s hard to put into words years of dreaming finally becoming reality. Congrats to Ethan hopefully the first of many.

Wes Brown

People ask me what my favourite moment is in a Manchester United shirt and probably think 1999 Treble or 2008 winning side. I simply answer my debut, as it was the best and most nervous moment of my life as the only thing I ever wanted to do was play for my home club Manchester United. Well done Ethan on being our 250th academy graduate and keep working hard.

Paul Scholes

A feeling you never thought was remotely possible as a young aspiring kid… a moment I and he will remember forever !!!

Anthony Elanga

First of all I wanna say congrats to Ethan. What an achievement and hopefully many more to come for him! Making my debut was amazing and it’s something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life because this club is special and always will be.

Here’s to many more for Wheatley!

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