Charlie Savage's grandmother has detailed the emotional scenes within the family as her grandson made his Manchester United debut.
The 18-year-old was included in the squad as Ralf Rangnick handed out six debuts to Reds academy graduates with United's place in the next stage of the Champions League was already confirmed.
Savage's grandmother, Val, was watching on at home whilst her son, and Charlie's dad, Robbie Savage, was on co-commentary duty for BT Sport's coverage of the game. "I’ve cried happy tears, sobbed with pride, and wept with relief.
If there was a limited number of tears per person I’d have used a lifetime’s supply," she said in her Mirror column debut. "They started the moment my grandson Charlie, who’s 18, called to say
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