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Lucas Herrington could became the latest Australian to play in the Premier League if he comes off the bench to make his debut for Hull City against Manchester United on Saturday night AEST. The 18-year-old will start as a substitute in Hull City’s season opener against Manchester United as the Tigers marked their return to England’s top flight against one of the biggest clubs in the world. Should he debut, it would continue a mercurial rise for the teenager Socceroos defender, who unbelievably was playing in the A-League for Brisbane Roar less than a year ago. SUPERCOACH EPL: JOIN THE FOOTBALL360 LEAGUE TODAY AND TAKE ON OUR EXPERTS He has since excelled in the MLS with Colorado Rapids, earned a national team debut, become the youngest Aussie ever to feature at a World Cup and now made his way into the biggest league on the planet. The defender made the move to Hull earlier this month, signing a five-year deal for a fee that could reach $33m, making him the equal most expensive footballer in Australian history. If he comes off the bench, it will be the teenager’s second appearance in Tigers colours after being handed his unofficial debut in the club’s final pre-season match against French outfit Nice last week. Full line-ups: Hull City v Manchester United The starting XIs are in for the clash between Hull and Manchester United in the opening round of the Premier League season. Here’s how both teams line up. Hull City: Tzolakis; Mendy, Egan, Ajayi; Giles, Slater, Crooks, Coyle; Stroud, Belloumi; McBurnie Manchester United: Lammens; Shaw, Heaven, Maguire, Mazraoui; Santos, Tielemans; Dorgu, Fernandes, Mbeumo; Cunha Where would Lucas Herrington rank among the youngest Australians to play in the Premier League? Herrington would become the third youngest Australian to play in the Premier League. The record was set by the legendary Harry Kewell when he made his debut in the competition for Leeds United back in March 1996, aged 17 years and 128 days old. Herrington could join a select group of Australians to have played Premier League football before turning 20. Click here to see the full list. How many Australians have played in the Premier League? Herrington is set to become the 58th Australian to play in the Premier League since the competition was launched in 1992. He becomes the latest name to add to the nation’s rich history in the English top flight, joining a list headlined by some of the greatest players ever to pull on the green and gold, including Kewell, Mark Viduka, Mark Schwarzer, Tim Cahill, Mile Jedinak and Lucas Neill among others. Who is Lucas Herrington? Herrington is a 192cm central defender who came through the Brisbane Roar academy after previously playing junior football with Taringa Rovers, Toowong and Brisbane City. He made his A-League debut for Brisbane Roar in December 2024 before establishing himself as one of Australia’s most highly rated young defenders. After 29 appearances for the Roar, Herrington departed for Colorado Rapids ahead of the 2026 MLS season. Just months later, he was a Socceroo. And now, at just 18, he’s set to become a Premier League player. What’s next for Lucas Herrington and Hull City? Hopefully, many Premier League appearances for the young Aussie. Herrington has signed a five-year deal with Hull, tying him to the club until 2031. After this clash against Manchester United, the Tigers will face Coventry City, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Everton in their next five league matches.