Who is Tyler Young? Meet the 18-year-old Peterborough midfielder who could create history by facing Premier League star dad in FA Cup clash
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League One outfit Peterborough United host Everton in the third-round of the FA Cup on Thursday, January 9. The David vs Goliath storyline isn't the only exciting element of the mismatched affair as two players could create history by becoming the first father-son duo to face each other in the competition.
![[Tyler Young is the son of Premier League and England star Ashley Young]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/16/93876441-0-image-a-2_1736353627839.jpg)
Manchester United legend and current Everton star Ashley Young could create history alongside his son Tyler who plays for 'The Posh' if they both manage to get some minutes tomorrow. Speaking about the potential face-off, the Everton veteran said to TalkSport: 'There’ll be plenty of shoulder barging if it happened, don't worry about that!.
![[Young has only made one senior appearance since linking up with the Peterborough United coming in a 2-0 victory over Stevenage in the EFL trophy]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/08/16/93876437-0-image-a-4_1736354026353.jpg)
'I'd pinch him or slap him over the head.'. Here is everything you need to know about Tyler Young. Tyler Young could create history by becoming one part of the first father-son duo to face each other in the FA Cup. Tyler Young is the son of Premier League and England star Ashley Young.
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Tyler Jay Young is a English professional footballer, currently playing for League One side Peterborough United. If the name rings a bell, it is because The Posh's rising star is the son of Premier League and England star Ashley Young. The 18-year-old joined the third level side back in August of this year following a stint at Queens Park Rangers.
