Harry Amass Explained

Harry Amass
Fullname:Harry John Amass[1]
Birth Date:16 March 2007[2]
Birth Place:London, England[3]
Currentclub:Manchester United
Clubnumber:41
Position:Left-back
Youthyears1:2016–2023
Youthclubs1:Watford
Youthyears2:2023–
Youthclubs2:Manchester United
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:England U15
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:England U16
Nationalcaps2:9
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:England U17
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:13 February 2024
Nationalteam-Update:21:10, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

Harry Amass (born 16 March 2007) is an English professional footballer currently playing as a left-back for Manchester United.

Club career

Having joined Watford at the age of nine,[4] Amass was included in a first-team squad for the first time in January 2023, at the age of fifteen, when he was named on the bench for an FA Cup third-round fixture against fellow Championship side Reading, though he did not feature in Watford's 2–0 away loss on 7 January.[5]

In March 2023, English newspaper The Evening Standard reported that Premier League side Manchester United were close to agreeing a deal with Amass, beating rivals Chelsea to the player's signature.[6] Watford offered Amass a new deal the following month, but in June of the same year, it was reported that a four-year deal had been agreed with Manchester United, with the clubs to agree on a compensation fee for the move.[7] [8] This move was confirmed by Manchester United in August 2023.[9]

Amass was called up to first-team training with Manchester United for the first time in February 2024.[10] On 7 April that year, he got a first spot on the bench for United against Liverpool, though did not play.[11]

International career

Having represented England at under-15 level,[2] Amass was called up to the under-16 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament in Cyprus in February 2023.[12] He helped the side win the tournament, beating hosts Cyprus, as well as Scotland and Denmark.[5]

On 20 May 2024, Amass was included in the England squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[13] He came off the bench as a substitute during the quarter-final and scored his penalty as England were eliminated by Italy on penalties.[14]

Style of Play

Harry Amass is known to be a tough tackler. He has been quoted, "you’ve just got to show your aggressive side – you might be young, smaller than the opponent but you have to show you are aggressive, and don’t back down". Besides from his tough tackling his technical qualities allows him to excel in attacking phases of the game as well [15] [16] .

Honours

2023–24

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists. 13 September 2023. 5 June 2024. Premier League.
  2. Web site: Harry Amass. worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG . 29 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Harry Amass. 13 February 2023. manutd.com.
  4. Web site: Manchester United agree deal to sign Watford defender Harry Amass. Richard. Fay. 26 June 2023. 13 February 2024. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Academy: Cup Success For Amass With England. 16 March 2023. 13 February 2024. watfordfc.com.
  6. Web site: Manchester United set to beat Chelsea to Watford starlet Harry Amass, 16, after breakthrough in talks. Nizaar. Kinsella. 23 March 2023. 13 February 2024. standard.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Watford hoping to hold onto their two young prospects. Andrew. French. 27 April 2023. 13 February 2024. watfordobserver.co.uk.
  8. Web site: Manchester United agree deal for Watford youngster Harry Amass. Adam. Leventhal. Carl. Anka. 26 June 2023. 13 February 2024. theathletic.com. subscription.
  9. Web site: United confirm PDP Group for 2023/24. 15 August 2023. 13 February 2024. manutd.com.
  10. Web site: Manchester United defender Harry Amass takes part in first-team training aged 16. Steven. Railston. 8 February 2024. 13 February 2024. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Manchester United set to name Harry Amass in squad vs Liverpool amid two changes. Samuel. Luckhurst. 7 April 2024. 5 June 2024. manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  12. Web site: Watford defender Amass with England U16s in Cyprus. Andrew. French. 22 February 2023. 13 February 2024. watfordobserver.co.uk.
  13. Web site: England MU17s squad named for EURO Finals. EnglandFootball.com. 21 May 2024. 20 May 2024. Nicholas. Veevers.
  14. Web site: Report: England MU17s 1-1 Italy (4-5 on pens). EnglandFootball.com. 5 June 2024. 30 May 2024. Juliet. Nottingham.
  15. Web site: 2024-08-09 . Harry Amass: Man Utd teenager out to solve Erik ten Hag's latest defensive injury crisis Goal.com US . 2024-08-11 . www.goal.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2024-04-24 . Harry Amass: The Answer to Manchester United’s Left-Back Dilemma . 2024-08-11 . Yahoo Sports . en-US.