Having joined Watford at the age of nine,[5] Amass was included in a first-team squad for the first time in January 2023, at the age of fifteen, when he was named on the bench for an FA Cup third-round fixture against fellow Championship side Reading, though he did not feature in Watford's 2–0 away loss on 7 January.[6]
In March 2023, English newspaper The Evening Standard reported that Premier League side Manchester United were close to agreeing a deal with Amass, beating rivals Chelsea to the player's signature.[7] Watford offered Amass a new deal the following month, but in June of the same year, it was reported that a four-year deal had been agreed with Manchester United, with the clubs to agree on a compensation fee for the move.[8][9] This move was confirmed by Manchester United in August 2023.[10]
Amass was called up to first-team training with Manchester United for the first time in February 2024.[11] On 7 April that year, he got a first spot on the bench for United against Liverpool, though did not play.[12]
International career
Having represented England at under-15 level,[2] Amass was called up to the under-16 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament in Cyprus in February 2023.[13] He helped the side win the tournament, beating hosts Cyprus, as well as Scotland and Denmark.[6]
On 20 May 2024, Amass was included in the England squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[14] He came off the bench as a substitute during the quarter-final and scored his penalty as England were eliminated by Italy on penalties.[15]
Harry Amass is known to be a tough tackler. He has been quoted, "you've just got to show your aggressive side – you might be young, smaller than the opponent but you have to show you are aggressive, and don't back down". Besides from his tough tackling his technical qualities allows him to excel in attacking phases of the game as well.[17][18]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 12 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
