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Everyone is well aware of the amazing Academy graduates who honed their skills within Manchester United's world-leading youth development system.

You are not only focusing on the football, you are also gaining experience and learning another side of life." Joe Thompson, United Academy player from 1998-2005, said: "The coaches teach you things way beyond the white lines of a football pitch. Marcus Rashford, United Academy player from 2007-2016, said: "My time in the Academy gave me my grounding and the belief that I could achieve whatever I set out to. During this period, boys continue to train and play for United in order to provide them with the maximum opportunity of remaining in the academy system. Paul Woolston, United Academy player from 2018-2022, said: "Once you're in it you understand what the Manchester United family is. The support you are given by the staff is amazing and enables you to grow, achieve your targets and go on to set even bigger ones." The coaches and staff will provide so many opportunities and their support is vital. The Academy is proud to have staff with years of experience in other walks of life, such as social workers, foster carers, head teachers, and teachers - all of whom are experts who provide a broad support network to each individual. United, in particular, is an amazing place that enriches the lives of players and staff alike. We should all be proud of the work that is being done with our young people here. The Academy journey has all the ingredients to promote wellbeing: purpose, connection with others, exercise and the development of new skillsets. Players work towards achieving excellence, which enables them to acquire a range of skills that will prepare them for adult life regardless of what they achieve in football.