Lots of Sheffield United fans have taken to Twitter to praise youngster Marcus Dewhurst after he kept a clean sheet in his first senior appearance for the Blades in a 5-0 win over Chesterfield.
The 18-year-old recently made a name for himself as he was described as an ‘unlikely hero’ for England’s U18 side despite a penalty shoot-out defeat to Spain back in May, and continued that form as he kept The Spireites at bay.
It was a successful night all-round for Chris Wilder’s side as Billy Sharp scored a hat-trick and new signings Luke Freeman and Callum Robinson both found the back of the net.
The Blades are currently having a tricky time in finding a number one for the start of the season as Manchester United continue to delay the return of Dean Henderson as they want him to sign a new contract before he goes back out on loan.
And although the Yorkshire team have been linked with a move for Michael Verrips, plenty of supporters were impressed with the teenager’s ability in the pre-season friendly.
Here is just some of the reaction:
Buzzing to have made my first senior appearance for The Blades pic.twitter.com/FpPjs8Q7Po
— Marcus Dewhurst (@marcusdewhurst1) July 24, 2019
Throughly deserved Marcus, a great future, excellent saves, brilliant performance last night!
— Jamie Davies (@daviesblades83) July 24, 2019
Played great, great distribution and great saves, no sign of nerves which whilst only pre season would have been entirely understandable playing with first team for first time
— Jonathon (@jonathonchapma2) July 24, 2019
Deserved pal keep it up
— Paul Clayton (@paulclayton84) July 24, 2019
Played well kid, great save! Work hard and opportunities will come
— Phil Jackson (@goodolblade) July 24, 2019
Did well pal like how vocal you where communication with defenders
— The Real Bobby B™ (@rob_buckle) July 24, 2019
You did well mate. UTB
— philip backhouse (@philipbackhouse) July 24, 2019
Well played Marcus fantastic performance last night #safehands
— dezilee86 (@dezilee86) July 24, 2019
You played well Marcus, well done pal
— Pennywise The Evil Clown (@MikeLegat316) July 24, 2019
