Manchester United youngster Max Taylor marked an incredible return to football by coming on for the Under-23s against Swansea after beating cancer.
The 19-year-old was diagnosed with the disease in February, immediately undergoing chemotherapy and responding well to treatment.
He continued to be monitored by medical staff as he recovered, and later returned to training at the club in September.
And on Monday night, Taylor made his long-awaited and emotional return to the pitch, coming off the bench to replace the injured Teden Mengi in the 37th minute.
The defender put in an accomplished performance at the back for United as Neil Woods' men ran out 4-1 winners, with goals from Largie Ramazani, Dylan Levitt, an own goal from Josh Gould and Aliou Traore.
Taylor, who has changed his surname from Dunne, joined the club in 2014 after a successful trial.
The Manchester-born star made 17 appearances for United's Under-18 side in 2016/17, forming part of the team that won the Under-18 Premier League North trophy.
He later stepped up to the Under 23 squad in 2018/19 before his tragic diagnosis.
After his return to training last month, Taylor thanked doctors, the club and his family in an interview with United's official website.
'I feel immensely proud and happy to be back on the training pitch with my team-mates and friends,' he said to ManUtd.com.
'Without the invaluable support of my family, team-mates and, of course, the nurses and doctors, my return to training at this stage would not have been possible.
'I want to thank all of the club's medical and sports-science staff that I have worked with throughout my rehabilitation.
'The next step is to continue working hard in the gym, and out on the grass, to hopefully make my return on the pitch.'
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He doesn't need to prove he can win matches, he's already fought the biggest battle and won it, thank god for saving his life