Manchester United have always had an abundance of players coming through the academy, which includes the name Ashley Westwood. In November 2023, Former Bengaluru FC and Punjab FC manager Westwood was appointed as the head coach of the Afghanistan men’s national football team ahead of their World Cup qualification journey. The Manchester United Academy graduate agreed to a one-year deal with the Afghanistan Football Federation, taking charge just before their World Cup 2026 qualifiers. So just how did the Englishman get there? Here is the story of Westwood and his appointment as Afghanistan man…