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Aussie star completes major move to EPL after breakout World Cup

Socceroos teenager Lucas Herrington has completed his move to English Premier League side Hull City.

Aussie star completes major move to EPL after breakout World Cup

Australian teenage defender Lucas Herrington has joined English Premier League club Hull City on a five-year contract. The Socceroos player, who turned 18 during the FIFA World Cup, joined Hull from US side Colorado Rapids.

Herrington made his international debut for Australia at just 17 years old, impressing during the World Cup tournament. Hull City, who returned to the Premier League after winning the English Championship play-off final in May, will face Manchester United at home on August 22.

In a statement, Herrington expressed his excitement about playing in the Premier League, his childhood dream. "To be a part of it is so special," he said. "I can t wait to meet all the boys and the fans. I m here to work hard and hopefully get a lot of games in the Premier League."

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