Ashley Fletcher - Ten Fast Facts

Here’s everything you need to know about the Club’s new striker Ashley Fletcher

 
  • Fletcher was born on 2 October 1995 in Keighley, Yorkshire
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  • When he was nine, Fletcher signed for north west side Bolton Wanderers but four years later joined giants Manchester United at the age of 13
 
  • The youngster excelled as a sportsman and athlete at school in Bolton and obtained 12 GCSEs
 
  • Coming through Manchester United’s ranks, Fletcher established a superb partnership with fellow striker James Wilson
 
  • In 2014/15, Fletcher bagged three goals in the Red Devils’ final three U21 Premier League matches having broken into the side earlier that term
 
  • The 20-year-old last season spent the second half of last season on loan at League One side Barnsley
 
  • He scored nine times in 26 appearances for the Tykes, helping them clinch promotion via the play-offs
 
  • Found the back of the net in both the semi-final second leg against Walsall and final at Wembley against south Londoners Millwall
 
  • The striker has two England U20 caps and two goals, having scored in both his appearances for the young Lions
 
  • Fletcher has joined West Ham United on a four-year deal