Di’Shon Bernard has stated that he aspires to be a regular first-team player for Manchester United, similar to Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood.
Bernard is now on loan at Hull City, where he is making a name for himself as an up-and-coming defender.
His talents were on display in the FA Cup versus Everton, as he played the whole 90 minutes and extra time against the Toffees.
Hull have had a difficult season in the Championship, but Bernard has stood out on defense.
Bernard made his senior United debut in the Europa League in November 2019, losing 2-1 to Astana, alongside youngsters Ethan Laird, James Garner, Greenwood, and others, under former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Bernard highlighted three academy graduates who have guided him the route to the United first team when asked about his experience and who he looks up to at Old Trafford.
“I was over the moon as it was a dream come true to make my debut for Manchester United,” he told World Football Index. “I just wish someone had warned me about how cold it would be in Astana. It was freezing on the night.
“My debut for the club is something that I will cherish forever and it meant a lot to me to make my debut alongside many of the teammates that I grew up with in the academy.
“Jesse Lingard captained the side that night and he came through the academy at the club as I have.
“Players like him, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood show you that it is possible to become a first-team footballer at the club if you work hard and show the correct attitude.”
