Man United Teenager James Overy Receives Senior Australia Call-Up
Manchester United rising star James Overy has received his first call-up to the Australian senior national team. The 17-year-old right-back is among the promising talents emerging from the Red Devils' academy.
Overy began his football journey at one of Australia's biggest clubs, Perth Glory, before moving to England and joining Newton Abbot Spurs in 2024. Shortly after, Manchester United signed him the same year. At Carrington, the young Australian has quickly become recognized as one of the most promising full-backs in the academy.
One source told the Daily Mail that the teenager has "one hell of a future ahead him."
This season, Overy has been playing for both Manchester United’s U18 and U21 squads. His strong performances earned him a surprising inclusion in the Australian senior squad for the November international break.
Australian National Team Selection
Head coach Tony Popovic has named a 26-man squad for friendlies in North America, featuring the young right-back among 11 changes from previous selections.
"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."
- Matches scheduled against Venezuela and Colombia
- Overy’s debut could come soon in senior international football
The squad announcement was made by the official CommBank Socceroos Twitter account on November 6, 2025.
Summary
James Overy’s rapid rise through youth football to a senior Australian national team call-up highlights his growing reputation and bright future at both club and international levels.