McGuinness hails United starlet

31 March 2009 10:45
Manchester United Under 18 boss Paul McGuinness believes that Reece Brown possesses the same attributes as older brother Wes.[LNB] The 17-year-old still has a long way to go if he is to emulate his older sibling. [LNB]Having risen through the youth ranks at the club Brown senior made his debut against Leeds in 1998.[LNB]To date the 29-year-old has played 316 times for the club, picking up five Premier League medals, two UEFA Champions League trophies, two FA Cups and one Carling Cup along the way.[LNB]The right-back has also represented England 21 times but despite being a tough act to follow, McGuinness sees similarities in Reece.[LNB]Brown junior only signed professional forms in July last year but has already taken great strides with the club's youth team.[LNB]"Reece will obviously forever be saddled with the tag of being Wes Brown's younger brother," he told the club's official website.[LNB]Striking resemblance"When people see Reece, they see a striking resemblance, both in terms of looks and style of play. He has the same sort of attributes.[LNB]"He's good in the air, quick and he's a big lad. Reece has settled in nicely.[LNB]"He's been at the club since a very young age, but the start he has made to his professional career has been really good.[LNB]"He has concentrated right from the start, which is a feature we really wanted him to look at." [LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports