Overview

• JJ Gabriel scored in the 5th, 14th and 27th minutes in a 4-0 win over Derby County for Manchester United's under-18s.
• The 14-year-old has five goals in three under-18 appearances this season and is ineligible for the FA Youth Cup due to the age cut-off.
• Gabriel has committed to stay at United until he turns 16, with reported interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich influenced by his Irish passport eligibility at 16.
• Club figures introduced Gabriel to manager Ruben Amorim, invited him to first-team training, and involved technical director Jason Wilcox to support a staged development plan.
• Fans praised the display and urged the club to protect him, while the forward’s rise follows earlier appearances last season and his background as the son of former Ireland international Joe O'Cearuill.