Cameron-Borthwick Jackson made his senior debut for Manchester United against West Brom. So, who is the 18-year-old defender?
* Manchester United defeated West Brom 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday
* Louis van Gaal handed a debut to defender Cameron-Borthwick Jackson
* The 18-yeard-old replaced Marcos Rojo in the 77th minute of the match
On an evening where Jesse Lingard stole the headlines, Louis van Gaal handed a debut to 18-year-old defender Cameron-Borthwick Jackson against West Brom.
Borthwick Jackson entered the fray in the 77th minute of the clash at Old Trafford with Marcos Rojo making way.
Here, Sportsmail tells you everything you need to know about the United youngster.
CAMERON BORTHWICK-JACKSON IS A GREAT NAME. WHO IS HE?
An 18-year-old who plays for Manchester United as a left back or centre half.
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson gets ready to make his senior debut for Manchester United on Saturday
Borthwick-Jackson replaced Marcos Rojo in the 77th minute of United's 2-0 victory against West Brom
WHAT’S HIS STORY?
Borthwick-Jackson is a graduate of the club’s famous academy, and made his Under 21 debut for United aged just 16. The defender was in the 2013 Milk Cup-winning team, and scored twice in the final as they retained the trophy a year later.
He is described by United’s official website as a ‘ball-playing defender with good stature and presence’.
BUT IS HE ANY GOOD?
According to United Under 18s coach Paul McGuinness, the young defender ‘has got all the equipment to do it’, and reserve team manager Warren Joyce says: ‘Cameron has been excellent this season. He has gone from strength to strength’.
Borthwick-Jackson has represented England at Under 16 and 17 levels, and has performed well for Nicky Butt’s United Under 19s in the UEFA Youth League.
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