McErlain and Derry looking to conquer history 

They have already claimed back-to-back provincial titles and have lost just once in their last 29 outings, a 2023 league final defeat.

Derry manager Damian McErlain. Pic: Brendan Moran, Sportsfile

Damian McErlain had modest expectations when he returned to the role of Derry minor manager for 2023.

He'd guided the county to two Ulster titles in the 2010s, and an Electric Ireland All-Ireland final in 2017, but needed to weigh up his latest group.