Manchester United have a very talented academy midfield department right now, and Jay McEvoy is likely to be the next up in this role. Over the course of the 2025/26 season, McEvoy went from strength to strength, growing in importance for Darren Fletcher, and now he is expected to become the main man. Getty ImagesJay McEvoy scores sensational goal in U18 trainingWhile the U18s haven’t yet kicked off their season, McEvoy has already made an impression. Last season, McEvoy developed into a player who can do it all. This coming season, Fletcher will need McEvoy to step up into a leadership role and be a driving force behind the 2026/27 crop, challenging for every trophy again.