Ex-Manchester United youngster hospitalised as game stopped for 34 minutes

Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes has been hospitalised following a severe head injury sustained while playing for French side Lille.

The 23-year-old was contesting an aerial ball when he collided with Reims defender Amadou Kone, resulting in Kone's dismissal from the game.

Lille's squad formed a protective circle around the former United prodigy as fans from both sides chanted his name for a full 10 minutes. Gomes was subsequently stretchered off and transported by ambulance.

Lille have confirmed he has since regained consciousness and all their thoughts are with their midfielder.

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An additional 34 minutes were added to the first half, with the scoreline remaining at 0-0. The match against Reims marked the start of Gomes' fourth season in Ligue 1 with Lille.

After being released by United in 2020, Gomes joined the French club before spending a season on loan in Portugal with Boavista. Despite being hailed as one of the most promising talents of this century by United's academy staff, he struggled to secure a regular spot at the senior level.

Last summer, he clinched the under-21 European Championship with England, delivering standout performances in midfield under new interim Three Lions boss Lee Carsley.

Gomes provided the joint most assists in Ligue 1 last season and has cemented himself as a key player in France.

This is a developing story and the Manchester Evening News will bring you all of the latest updates as soon as possible.