OFFICIAL: Manchester United talent replaces Manchester City player in England squad

Several Manchester United players have been called up to their national teams during the March international break.

The presence of Manchester United players within the England setup is increasingly growing, as many names have consistently been given opportunities at various levels recently.

At the senior national team level, Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo have both been officially selected. Meanwhile, the club's youth academy is also making significant contributions. Among England's youth teams, talents such as Ayden Heaven, Godwill Kukonki, and JJ Gabriel are all included in the latest call-up list. And now, another young talent from Manchester United continues to be given an opportunity.

According to the latest updates from the England youth team system, a defender contracted to Manchester United has been added as a replacement for a Manchester City player. This change sees a Manchester United full-back joining the squad in place of Marlow Barrett, marking another notable milestone for the club's youth development system.

After the information was officially confirmed on the English Football Association website, the player's identity has also been clarified. Jacob Watson has been called up to the England U17 team, replacing the Manchester City defender for this training camp.

This 16-year-old player is considered one of the most promising defensive talents in the Manchester United academy and is making steady progress this season. Watson can play flexibly both as a center-back and a full-back, although this season he has mainly been used in the left-back role.

He has also achieved notable milestones in his development, including his debut for Manchester United's U21 team earlier this year in a win against Sporting in the Premier League International Cup. Despite being very young, Watson has had the opportunity to train with Manchester United's first team, demonstrating the coaching staff's belief in his talent and potential.

Being called up to the England U17 squad is another important milestone in this player's rapid ascent. In the context of Manchester United's academy continuing to produce many quality talents, Watson's development will undoubtedly be a name to watch closely in the coming period.