David Gaskell, the youngest player in the history of the English team Manchester United, has died at the age of 84.
"Report" reports that the club's press service has released information about this.
The former goalkeeper was seriously ill. Gaskell is considered the youngest player in the history of Manchester United. He made his debut for the team on October 24, 1956, at the age of 16 years and 19 days, in a match against Manchester City.
D. Gaskell, who attended the game as a spectator, replaced injured goalkeeper Ray Wood and protected the goal to secure the cup for his team.
It should be noted that the English goalkeeper played for the Manchester team until 1968. At the same time, he became a two-time English champion and winner of the national cup. He later played for Wigan and Wrexham.