Manchester United defender Jonny Evans was delighted for Dan Gore over his recent senior debut.
Like Gore, Evans is a United academy graduate.
"For a club like Manchester United, the academy is such a huge part of this club," Evans told MUTV. "The tradition, and all the young players, the support they get from the fans.
"I was as delighted for Dan Gore as I was for myself getting back onto the Old Trafford pitch because I know what that feels like and what the emotions that he and his family would be going through. It was a special moment.
"I was pleased that we came on at the same time, really. I felt proud to be a part of that moment for him, too."
He added: "One thing looking back on now, you know, you're so far from being the finished product of where you want to be as a player. Sometimes, at the time, you think that it is such a big challenge, and all that pressure, and everything coming onto you.
"But I think, for me, looking back, even when I left the club, there is still so much improvement to come, and you have got to keep improving as a player. I think that's one thing that you can sort of pass on, and I always want to pass on to young players 'keep improving, keep working hard, and keep your feet on the ground'."