Official: Man Utd young sensation receives first England U20s call-up

Manchester United have confirmed that Toby Collyer has received his first call-up to the England Under-20s squad for the two October fixtures.   

The youngster has previously played for the Young Lions’ youth teams but it’s the first time he will join the U20s squad. 

England’s Elite League Squad will take on Italy at the Stadio Benito Stirpe on Thursday before meeting the Czech Republic at home on Monday. 

Collyer started his career at Brighton & Hove Albion before joining the United academy in March 2022. 

He has seen a huge development since, impressing with his performances for the reserve teams. 

The talented midfielder earned his senior debut in the FA Community Shield against Manchester City in August, featuring as a substitute in the second-half at Wembley. 

He later made his Premier League debut in the home defeat against Liverpool.  

Bright future ahead

Collyer, who mainly plays in defensive midfield, looks to have a very bright future ahead of him. He came to United in 2022 and has made a rapid progress in such a short time.

The 20-year-old will look to earn more first-team appearances under Erik ten Hag this season. However, he will have to be patient and wait for his opportunities as there is plenty of competition for places.

Collyer can look to Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho for inspiration. Both came through the Red Devils academy and have made so much progress in the last few years that they are now regular starters.