MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid Jim Thwaites has been hailed as a “cheat code” by fans.
The youngster has been added to first-team training by manager Ruben Amorim.
Thwaites, 17, plays in central midfield and has already seen comparisons to United legends David Beckham and Paul Scholes.
Reports have claimed that he trained with United’s senior players on Friday.
This came following his brilliant performances in the youth sides so far this season.
It is claimed that he is viewed as one of the most technically good players in the academy.
It is added that Amorim and his coaching staff have been impressed in the sessions he has had with the first team.
Thwaites has also been likened to Barcelona and Spain midfielder Pedri with his ball skills.
This is extended to his passing vision as he often breaks defensive lines with his through balls.
The midfielder also possesses plenty of ability in carrying the ball forward up the pitch.
There is said to be some hope among the coaching staff that he can continue to impress and get an opportunity in the first team this season.
Thwaites has made 48 appearances across the United U18s and U21s, scoring 12 goals and assisting four times.
He was a part of the U18s side that won their age category Premier League in the 2023/2024 season.
Videos of his performances have started to flood social media, leaving plenty of fans optimistic over his potential.
Clips of his matches showed he was comfortable on the ball and able to beat opposition presses multiple times.
One fan posted: “Jim Thwaites is a first-phase cheat code.
“Press him at any speed, from any angle, he will find a solution and move his team up the pitch.”
A second wrote: “This is more of what we need in our midfield.”
A third commented: “I am always happy watching this boy play, very good player.”
A fourth said: “They not ready for this Michael Carrick regen.”
Another added: “Like Scholes and Beckham wrapped into one.”
Thwaites appeared for United in the pre-season 1-0 defeat to ASEAN All-Stars and left a good impression on Amorim.
The manager suggested that there would be “space” in the squad for players like the teenager.
He said: “I think Jimmy [Thwaites], in the last 15 minutes, as a midfielder, he wants to play.
“It doesn’t matter how many minutes. These kind of young kids are really important. They will have space in our team.”
Meanwhile, United will be itching to get back on the pitch to try and keep the momentum after beating Sunderland before the international break.
Their first match will be away at Anfield against the reigning Prem champions Liverpool.
This will then be followed by clashes with Brighton and Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest.
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