Man United Teenager James Overy Receives Senior Australia Call-Up
Manchester United's promising young talent, James Overy, has been called up to the Australian senior national team for the first time. The 17-year-old right-back began his career at Perth Glory, one of Australia's premier clubs, before moving to England in 2024 via Newton Abbot Spurs.
After a brief period with Newton Abbot Spurs, Overy was signed by Manchester United in 2024. Since joining the Premier League club, he has emerged as one of their most notable young full-backs at Carrington.
One source told the Daily Mail that the teenager has "one hell of a future ahead him."
This season, Overy has played for both Manchester United's U18 and U21 teams, impressing enough to earn a call-up to the senior Australian squad. Head coach Tony Popovic has included the young defender in the 26-man roster for the November international break.
CommBank Socceroos November Squad Announcement
"The CommBank #Socceroos squad for our November friendlies in North America is here! Tony Popovic has named a 26-man squad, featuring 11 changes for our matches against Venezuela and Colombia." — CommBank Socceroos, November 6, 2025
- Matches scheduled against Venezuela and Colombia.
- 11 changes were made in the squad for these friendlies.
- Overy is one of the younger players called up.
Overy’s elevation to the senior national team highlights the strong development of young talent at Manchester United and marks an important step in his career.
Author’s summary: James Overy, a 17-year-old Manchester United full-back, earned his first senior Australia call-up, reflecting his rapid development and the club’s rich youth talent pool.