Manchester United teenager James Overy handed shock Socceroos call-up

<ul><li><p>17-year-old defender named in Australia squad for friendlies in US</p></li><li><p>Irvine and McGree back from injury to face Venezuela and Colombia</p></li></ul><p>Tony Popovic has opened the door for a Socceroos World Cup selection shock by including 17-year-old fullback James Overy in the squad for two crucial friendlies later this month.</p><p>The Manchester United youth player has trained with the first team at club level since returning from Australia’s campaign at the U-20 World Cup in Chile last month, reportedly impressing Red Devils coach Ruben Amorim.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/07/manchester-united-footballer-james-overy-handed-shock-socceroos-call-up">Continue reading...</a>