The 16-year-old son of a former Carlisle United star made history last night.
Lennon Miller, whose dad is ex-Blues striker Lee Miller, became Motherwell's youngest-ever player.
Miller junior came off the bench for his first senior appearance in their 4-0 Premier Sports Cup win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
The promising young player only turned 16 last Thursday.
But the Scotland youth international is already now a first-team player at the Scottish Premiership club.
Miller was introduced in the 79th minute at Fir Park.
His dad, who played for Carlisle from 2011-14, spoke of his pride...
Not posted on here for a while but am so bursting with pride for my boy making his first team debut I had too. Onwards & upwards Lennon🥰🥺😭⚽️ pic.twitter.com/KhnL10RDWg
— Lee Miller (@LeeMillerScotia) August 31, 2022
And Motherwell boss Steven Hammell said the teenage midfielder had earned his chance.
“It is an incredible feat and it’s well deserved," he said.
“If the rule [about not being allowed to play before 16] wasn’t in place he would have played when he was 15, and it’s not a token gesture to give him a game, it’s because he’s a good footballer.
“He’s a boy I’ve known for years and I’m happy for him, because he’s got a good attitude and he’s a good, humble boy.
“He’s super talented and he just works hard every day.
“He plays with a maturity beyond his years and he’s a good lad, a good player. I’m delighted for him.”
Miller signed professional terms earlier this summer at 15.
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