Teen Socceroo Lucas Herrington Shines in Hull City's Win Over Manchester United

Lucas Herrington makes a dream start to life in the Premier League, coming on as a second-half substitute in Hull City's 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

Teen Socceroo Makes Perfect EPL Debut with Win Over Manchester United

Lucas Herrington, the 18-year-old Australian defender, made a dream start to life in the Premier League, coming on as a second-half substitute in Hull City's 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The teenager, who was signed by Hull City earlier this month, didn't put a foot wrong in the promoted side's return to the big-time, helping them protect their two-goal lead in the final half-hour. Herrington's team, written off as overwhelming relegation favourites, were well worth their win over a lumbering United, whose build-up play was too pedestrian and attacking execution too shoddy. In the 38th minute, Hull City's central defender Nobel Mendy, who was signed on the same day as Herrington, scored their second goal, nodding home expertly from a Regan Slater free-kick. By that time, Michael Carrick's United were already struggling to get to grips with a side that deservedly led through a couple of first-half set-pieces. Centre-back Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the 17th minute when United failed to deal with a corner, and then Regan Slater whipped in a 38th minute free-kick that Mendy latched on to. But when Mendy had to come off injured in the 64th minute, Herrington got his big moment, coming on in a triple substitution. He became the first Australian teenager to play in the Premier League since Harry Kewell and, at 18 years 351 days, is the third-youngest Australian to play in England's top-flight. The youngster with a big reputation for his calmness never looked fazed as United tried to eke their way back into the match with a series of largely lumbering attacks. He only had nine touches amid United's huff-and-puff but they all told of a lad who already seems at home in this elevated company. With Hull City's Bosnian boss, Sergej Jakirovic, revealing Ajayi, Mendy and captain Lewis Coyle will all have to be assessed for their injuries over the next 24 hours, Herrington will next be in line to feature in Wednesday morning's AEST League Cup tie at Championship side Stoke. Then he may well feature in their next league game, a huge one at also-promoted Coventry, who lost their opener on Friday 3-0 at champions Arsenal.

What's Next for Lucas Herrington?

Herrington could be called to start in Hull City's next game due to injuries to other defenders. The 18-year-old Australian defender has already made a big impact in his first game in the Premier League, and he may be in line to start in Hull City's next game.

What Comes Next for Manchester United?

Manchester United, who were beaten 2-0 by Hull City in their opening game, will be looking to bounce back in their next match. The Red Devils, who are currently 14 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race, will be hoping to get back on track and start picking up some much-needed points.