- Ruben Amorim has provided multiple opportunities for the young player in senior team matches.
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Harry Amass has been appointed Manchester United Jimmy Murphy named Young Player of the Year following an outstanding season from the promising defender.
Amass, who is 18 years old, came onto the field as a substitute in the victory against Leicester in March, earning his first appearance with the main team. He then started his first game when the club faced Newcastle in April during their loss.
The left-back has subsequently begun four additional matches. Premier League games under Ruben Amorim , featuring for 90 minutes in the defeats Brentford and at home to West Ham He was also featured in the home Europa League fixtures versus Lyon and Athletic Club.
The teen joined United from Watford In 2023, it has flourished with both the Under-18 and Under-21 squads.
While Erik ten Hag was in charge Amass regularly trained with the main squad and secured a place on the substitute’s bench for several first-team matches.
Amass has also represented England U18s on seven occasions this season, captaining the young Lions against Portugal in victory in March.
'I think [the debut] was a feeling of relief,' Amass said recently. 'I've been waiting for a long time, being patient so when it finally happened, I got into the dressing room and took it all in for a moment by myself.
'When I first signed, it was about developing as a player, getting better, which I think I've done; it was about enjoying my football, which I think I've done with all the experiences and the trophies, and then it was about getting first-team football. And that's come as well.
'So I think all the reasons I've signed have happened. Next is to keep working hard, to show that people can trust me and that I'm a good person off the pitch as well as a good player. Keep giving my best and hopefully get more minutes.'
Amass joins a prestigious list of winners of the Young Player of the Year award, named after United's legendary coach Jimmy Murphy.
Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo are among the stars to have received the prize.
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