Man United Teenager James Overy Receives Senior Australia Call-Up
Manchester United’s promising right-back, 17-year-old James Overy, has received his first-ever call-up to the senior Australian national team. The Red Devils’ youth academy continues to produce standout talents, and Overy has quickly become one of its brightest prospects.
Overy began his football journey at Perth Glory, one of Australia’s leading clubs, before making his way to England. After a brief period with Newton Abbot Spurs in 2024, he was signed by Manchester United the same year.
Since joining the Premier League side, Overy has developed into one of the most promising young defenders training at Carrington, often splitting his appearances between the club’s U18 and U21 squads.
One source told the Daily Mail that the teenager has “one hell of a future ahead of him.”
His performances have now earned him a spot in the senior national team. Head coach Tony Popovic included Overy in the 26-man squad for Australia’s November friendlies in North America against Venezuela and Colombia.
Australia’s November Squad
- Head coach: Tony Popovic
- Matches: Venezuela and Colombia
- Squad size: 26 players
- New additions: 11 changes from previous lineup
Overy’s selection highlights his rapid progress and the growing global reputation of Manchester United’s youth development system.
Author’s Summary
James Overy, the 17-year-old Manchester United right-back, secures his first senior call-up for Australia under Tony Popovic after a swift rise from Perth Glory to Manchester United’s academy.