Man Utd academy star James Overy earns first senior call up to Australia national team

Man Utd Academy Star James Overy Earns First Senior Call-Up to Australia National Team

James Overy, a promising talent from Manchester United’s academy, has received his first senior international call-up for Australia’s national team ahead of the November international matches.

Recent Developments at Manchester United

Overy, 17, recently spent a month training with Manchester United's first team after returning from Australia’s U20 World Cup campaign in Chile. This opportunity allowed him to train alongside senior professionals such as Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw, while also catching the attention of first-team manager Ruben Amorim.

Although it is uncertain when Overy will make his senior debut at Manchester United, Amorim gave debuts to three young players last season, and reports suggest that Overy has impressed the coaching staff during his training with the senior squad.

International Progress with Australia

From being the youngest member of Australia's U20 squad at the recent World Cup, Overy has now been called up to the senior national team by coach Tony Popovic. Popovic has expressed readiness to give Overy his senior debut during one of the two friendly matches in November.

“Overy is one of 11 changes made to the Australia squad as Popovic looks to challenge what could be the future of Australian football.”

Overy, who also represented Scotland at youth level, is among six uncapped players in the squad. Australia is set to face Venezuela in Houston on 14 November and Colombia in New York later that month.

Summary

James Overy’s rise from youth international star to senior Australia squad member signals the emergence of a new generation ready to make its mark both internationally and at Manchester United.

United In Focus — 2025-11-07