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Dominic Booth

Manchester United fans make Angel Gomes demand after international masterclass

Manchester United fans want to see more of Angel Gomes in the first team this season — and for the club to tie him down to a new contract.

That's after another virtuoso display from the 19-year-old while on international duty with England Under-20s.

Gomes registered a hat-trick of assists for the young Lions in their 4-0 victory over Portugal at Estadio Municipal de Agueda last night [Thursday], setting up Tyrese Campbell for the opener, winning a penalty that was converted by Campbell, before Gomes laid on the ball for Arsenal's Emile Smith-Rowe to complete the rout.

Gomes' United game time has been limited this season, partially due to an injury of late sustained while playing for the club's Under-23s.

But even when fit, he's recently been left out of first team squads and has only made one league appearance for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this season — as a substitute in the 1-0 defeat at West Ham. His two starts have come in Europa League games against Astana and AZ Alkmaar.

It's clear, however, that United fans want to see more of Gomes. His current contract at Old Trafford expires in June this year and supporters are keen for the club to offer him a new deal.

This is what they said after his performance for England Under-20s:

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