Ashley and Tyler Young’s dream of making FA Cup history on Thursday night rests in the hands of a member of another famous football family.

In the 154 years of the world’s most famous knockout competition, no father and son have played against each other, but that will change when Everton host Peterborough.

Ashley, 39, gave “goosebumps” after his club were drawn against his 18-year-old boy’s League One team and now it’s up to Posh manager Darren Ferguson, Sir Alex’s son, to make the fairytale a reality let.

“Tyler will be on the bench, but I can’t guarantee that he will progress,” he confirmed on Wednesday. “I think the way the game goes will decide.”

“He’s a talented boy.” He couldn’t have a better role model than his father, who is still playing at almost 40. To do this you have to be there every day. “It’s a great example for all my young players.”

Normally Tyler might not have traveled with the team to Merseyside but nine substitutes are allowed and Ferguson doesn’t want to be a partier.

Ashley Young described getting “goosebumps” after his Everton drew with Peterborough

At the FA Cup duel he could meet his 18-year-old son Tyler and make competition history

But Tyler’s selection against Everton depends on another famous football son: Darren Ferguson (left), whose father is legendary Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (pictured right).

Ashley needs no introduction. As league champions with Manchester United and Inter Milan, he was also part of the England team that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018.

“An absolutely flawless professional. “If there were more like him it would be a joyful job every day,” said his Everton boss Sean Dyche, a Watford team-mate of Young, when he made his debut in 2003.

While Young Snr is known for his endurance and versatility, young Tyler is a creative midfielder with a flair for passing. Due to his father’s success, he grew up relatively wealthy, and with education and other career options available to him, he did not seriously consider a football career until he was 15 and trained at Aston Villa, where his father played, initially only, to keep fit. He looked so good that QPR offered him a scholarship. And after they let him go last summer because of financial cuts, Peterborough plummeted.

“I flew back early from a pre-season camp in Spain to watch Tyler play in an under-21 game with Wingate and Finchley,” recalls Barry Fry, who has been manager, owner and now director of football at the club for 30 years.

“As I walked to my seat I met Ashley and his wife (Nicky). I was happy for the boy that his parents came to show their support. “I was impressed with Tyler in the game so he came to train with us and the gaffer decided to give him a contract.”

Micah Hyde, who played with Ashley at Watford and was Tyler’s academy coach at QPR, underlines the close bond between the Young clan. “My dad got on well with Ashley’s dad Luther when they watched us at Watford,” he said. “Many years later I see Luther coming to support his grandson Tyler at QPR, just as he supported his son.”

“As a young player, Ashley was tenacious, relentless and professional. Watford weren’t sure about him at one point, but he came back in pre-season, aged around 16, and really gave it his all. He started flying and the rest is history.

“He has shown great resilience. “I’m pleased to see Tyler showing these qualities by doing well at Peterborough after leaving us.”

Unlike his versatile, experienced father, Tyler is a skilled, creative midfielder with a flair for the pass

Tyler was born two weeks after former Aston Villa and Man United star Young (in the background, behind teammate Marlon King) secured Watford’s place in the Premier League in 2006

Tyler was born two weeks after his father helped Watford beat Leeds 3-0 in the 2006 Championship play-off final to secure promotion to the Premier League. A heavily pregnant Nicky was at the Millennium Stadium to watch. Now she, Luther and other family and friends will travel to Merseyside in the hope of seeing Ashley and Tyler pitch together.

The joke started when father and son were interviewed by talkSPORT this week. “I didn’t even know the draw was that day,” Tyler said of the moment he got out of the shower and called his dad, who excitedly informed them of their teams’ makeup.

Ashley can afford to be more sentimental. “I’ve said for years that if we could play against each other it would be the highlight of my career.” “It would eclipse everything I’ve done,” he said. “When the draw came out I just couldn’t believe it. I was at a loss for words.’