Overview

• Fletcher has begun his tenure immediately and led the U18s’ pre-season preparations after a training camp at Adidas’s global headquarters in Germany.
• The role marks his fifth distinct position at the club since returning as Under-16 coach in October 2020.
• He replaces Adam Lawrence, who departed after guiding the U18s to three trophies and an FA Youth Cup semi-final.
• Director of football Jason Wilcox praised Fletcher for his ability to shape the pathway between the academy and Ruben Amorim’s first team.
• As a player, Fletcher made over 340 appearances for United, winning five Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League.