Former England international Ashley Young has a thrilling possibility ahead as he could face his 18-year-old son, Tyler Young, when Everton hosts Peterborough in the third round of the FA Cup on Thursday. This matchup holds significant weight for the Young family as Ashley reflected on his career achievements, stating, “I’ve said it for (a) numerous amount of years that if there was a possibility that we was able to play with each other or play against each other, it tops everything I’ve done in my career” (AP News).

Having enjoyed a successful career, including winning the FA Cup with Manchester United in 2016 and league titles in both England and Italy, Ashley expressed that sharing the field with Tyler would surpass any trophy. He assured there would be no divided loyalty during the game, clarifying, “That just wouldn’t happen ... as soon as the game comes, as soon as the whistle blows, it’s just another opponent, another enemy and we’ll both be looking to go out and win the game” (HuffPost).

Meanwhile, Tyler Young, who has previously played for Arsenal, Queens Park Rangers, and MK Dons before joining Peterborough last year, has just one senior appearance under his belt since debuting in October. Reflecting on his journey, Tyler remarked, “I wouldn’t say it’s been an easy journey, it’s been a bumpy road but having him (Ashley) is always a good thing to be able to go to if I need help.”

Ashley, now in the twilight of his playing days after representing England at the World Cup and featuring for illustrious clubs like Inter Milan and Aston Villa, joins a unique lineage in football history. Instances of fathers and sons competing together include World Cup winner Rivaldo and his son Rivaldinho in 2015, along with NBA's LeBron and Bronny James who made headlines last October, and Ken Griffey Jr. and Sr. in Major League Baseball back in 1990.

As the emotional prospect of this encounter grows closer, both players are eagerly awaiting the moment and emphasize the familial pride while committing to their competitive spirits.

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