Overview

• Kai Rooney, 15, came off the bench to cap a 5-0 victory for Manchester United Under-18s, a week after making his debut at Everton.
• Fourteen-year-old JJ Gabriel struck twice in the match and has trained with Ruben Amorim’s first team, highlighting his rapid progression.
• Under-18s manager Darren Fletcher said the youngsters need time and space to develop, emphasizing learning and age-appropriate expectations.
• Manchester United’s official account hailed a “five-star” display and noted back-to-back wins to start the U18 Premier League campaign.
• Background context includes Rooney’s prolific academy scoring last season and a previously announced Puma sponsorship shared on his Instagram.