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Man Utd academy star Sotona, 16, is already FASTER than Daniel James & Rashford

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Man Utd academy starlet Deji Sotona is causing shockwaves as the club's fastest player.

The winger, 16, managed a stunning top speed of 22.9mph during recent tests at Carrington, according to the Daily Mail.

It is understood that his speed was a whopping 1.2mph quicker than anyone else at the club in the tests - Diogo Dalot was second - including speed kings Daniel James and Marcus Rashford.

Sotona is part of the Under-18s side at Manchester United, with some tipping him to break into the first team.

The teen was crowned Ireland's Under-14 sprint champion aged just 12 and has played for the Republic of Ireland at youth level, although he could also represent England.

Romelu Lukaku faced a backlash from his former employers when he revealed the Manchester United speed rankings during pre-season.

Then, Dalot came out on top with a speed of 22.6mph followed by Lukaku's 22.5mph, Tahith Chong's 22.3mph, Rashford's 22.1mph and James' 22mph.

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