Joe Riley, who made two first-team appearances for Manchester United as a teenager, is now playing non-league football for Warrington Rylands while working as a financial protection advisor. Riley, 29, made his debut for United in a Europa League match against Midtjylland in February 2016, alongside Marcus Rashford, who has since made over 400 club appearances and earned 78 caps for England. Riley left United at 21 with only two first-team appearances and has since moved down the leagues due to injury issues. Riley joined Manchester United at age six and played with Rashford, Scott McTominay, and Dean Henderson in the academy. He was named in the starting line-up for the Europa League match against Midtjylland, where United won 5-1. Riley's mother and sister were in the crowd at Old Trafford for the match, which marked his first senior appearance. He was replaced by Marcos Rojo during the game and received a standing ovation from the crowd. Riley did not play for United again after that match, despite continuing to train with the first team after Louis van Gaal was replaced by Jose Mourinho. Injuries began to disrupt his career in 2017, including a damaged hamstring and a dislocated shoulder during a loan spell at Sheffield United. Riley left United in 2018 and joined Bradford City, but suffered an ACL injury and a foot issue that required surgery. He eventually moved to Walsall in 2022 but had to take time off due to the foot injury. Riley has since transitioned into a career in financial services, working as a financial protection advisor and studying to become a wealth manager. He is currently playing for Warrington Rylands in the seventh tier of English football and is preparing for a future away from full-time football. Riley expressed gratitude towards Manchester United for shaping him into the person he is today and mentioned that he is engaged to be married next summer. He also mentioned that he has not kept in touch with Rashford but would likely have the same relationship if they met again. Riley regrets not pressing for a winners' medal from United's 2016 FA Cup victory, as he was not in the squad for the final.