From Adelaide to Hull, the Socceroos star who could be football’s next big thing

Australian teenager Lucas Herrington made a remarkable impact in the Premier League, coming on as a substitute to help Hull City secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Manchester United. The 18-year-old Socceroo, the sole Australian playing in England's top tier, stepped up when starting defender Nobel Mendy went off injured in the 64th minute.

Herrington's debut performance was nothing short of stellar as he helped Hull hold strong, marking their first league win over United in 52 years. Despite being written off as relegation favorites, Hull City showcased their worth in this thrilling encounter against a laborious United who struggled with both build-up play and execution.

In the 17th minute, Hull's center-back Semi Ajayi opened the scoring after United failed to deal with a corner. Then, in the 38th minute, Mendy, who had started the match, scored their second goal. However, Mendy's injury forced Herrington into action, making him the first Australian teenager to play in the Premier League since Harry Kewell. At just 18 years and 351 days old, Herrington also became the third-youngest Australian to play in England's highest league.

The young star, known for his calm demeanor, remained unfazed as United attempted to salvage a draw with several underwhelming attacks. He only had nine touches during the game, but each one demonstrated his readiness for high-level football. Hull's management revealed that Ajayi, Mendy, and captain Lewis Coyle would need assessments for their injuries over the next 24 hours.

Herrington will likely feature in Hull's upcoming League Cup match against Championship side Stoke and potentially in their next league game at Coventry, who lost their opener 3-0 to champions Arsenal.