United youngster receives international recognition with player of the year award nomination

Manchester United youngster Jacob Devaney has been nominated for Ireland's Under-21 Player of the Year at the 36th FAI International Awards. The 19-year-old midfielder features on a three-man shortlist alongside Tottenham Hotspur loanee Mason Melia and Wycombe Wanderers' Jamie Mullins. Devaney has earned 12 caps for the Under-21 side and recently helped Ireland secure a play-off spot for the 2027 Under-21 European Championship against Finland.

The recognition comes amid a challenging loan spell at Hibernian, where Devaney suffered an injury and received a red card under new manager Marink Reedijk. After previously completing a loan at St. Mirren, the midfielder is now nearing a return to action ahead of Ireland's upcoming fixtures.