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Eagles, once dubbed in some quarters as 'the new David Beckham', will again get the chance to perform in the Premier League after winning promotion with Burnley.

A tricky winger who can at times be frustrating, Eagles still has his best years ahead of him.

The winger began his career Watford before being spotted by Manchester United as a youth, making his debut for the Red Devils in a Carling Cup victory at Leeds United at the age of 17 in late October 2003.

Despite being regarded as a promising youngster, he always had to rely on loan moves to get first team football, playing for Watford, Sheffield Wednesday and also in Holland for NEC Nijmegen.

During a pre-season game against Bury in 2005 he scored a Beckham-style goal from the half-way line.

He left Old Trafford in the summer of 2008 after making just 17 appearances for the club. His finest moment was goal against Everton in a 4-2 victory in April 2007 which helped send United to the title.

Eagles signed for Burnley prior to the 2008/09 season, making his debut in a 4-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday and also being sent off early in his Clarets career. He was a regular in the side which was promoted through the playoffs.