Man United teenager James Overy receives senior Australia call-up

Man United Teenager James Overy Called Up to Australian Senior Team

Manchester United's promising youngster, James Overy, has received his first call-up to the Australian national team. The 17-year-old right-back is among the exciting talents emerging from the Red Devils' academy.

Overy began his career at one of Australia's top clubs, Perth Glory, before moving to England in 2024, initially joining Newton Abbot Spurs. Shortly after, he was signed by Manchester United. Since then, he has become one of the most promising young full-backs at Carrington.

One source told the Daily Mail that Overy has "one hell of a future ahead him."

This season, Overy has played for both Manchester United’s U18 and U21 teams. His impressive performances earned him a place in Australia's senior squad for the November international break, as confirmed by head coach Tony Popovic.

Australia Squad Announcement for November Friendlies

The CommBank Socceroos squad for the November friendlies in North America has been named, with 11 changes to the 26-man roster for matches against Venezuela and Colombia.

✈️🇺🇸 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.

🗞️ Details: https://t.co/YXv5d6tUJK #ForeverGolden

— CommBank Socceroos (@Socceroos) November 6, 2025

Overy’s inclusion signals the coach’s confidence in his potential at the international level despite his youth.

Author’s summary: Young right-back James Overy’s rise from Perth Glory to Manchester United academy earned him a surprising senior Australian call-up for November friendlies.

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