Manchester United star Daniel James admits he had nearly quit football at the age of 12

Manchester United star Daniel James has revealed he had almost quit playing football at the age of 12 in order to spend more time with friends. The Welsh had contemplated leaving the Hull City Academy as he believed he was missing out on social gathering, but after a meeting with coaches, James then reconsidered. Speaking to Inside United magazine, James said: “I was telling my mum and dad: "I'd rather be playing other football." Or I was missing out with my mates. I was training most nights and was missing out.  “I was coming back from school and wanting to go out with my mates, but I had to go training. I had a serious meeting with the coaches at Hull [for them] to say: "No, we think you've got the ability and we want you to stay on here". “Thankfully, from there, I did stay on. But there were times when I wasn't enjoying it, but I think as a person I developed a lot, especially when I went to play my first game for Wales when I was 14.” The 21-year-old has made five appearances for Manchester United and scored three goals since his move from Swansea City in the summer transfer window.

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