Proud father Wayne Rooney watches on as son Kai plays for Man United Under-18s… but youngster’s wonderkid team-mate steals the show as he scores AGAIN!
Manchester United’s Under 18s flawless start to the year continued on Wednesday afternoon with a thumping victory over Derby County U18s.
The young Red Devils thrashed their counterparts 6-1 at their Carrington training complex – with one famous onlooker cheering on the hosts.
The person in question? Wayne Rooney. The United legend was pictured in the stands awaiting to watch his son, Kai feature. Rooney was an onlooker with former Old Trafford team-mate John O’Shea.
The 16-year-old came on as a 70th-minute substitute with his side leading 4-1 at the time.
Three minutes later, they extended their lead when precocious talent JJ Gabriel grabbed his second of the afternoon.
Gabriel is in a rich vein of form at the moment having scored six goals in his last four games.
Wayne Rooney was in attendance to support son Kai play for Man United’s U18s on Wednesday
Kai (left) started as a substitute in their 6-1 win over Derby County – with JJ Gabriel scoring two
The 15-year-old scored his first on 41 minutes from the penalty spot to see United restore their lead after Louie Bradbury’s opener was cancelled out by Sean Corry.
It was a theme of braces for the United scorers with Noah Ajayi making it 3-1 just before half-time.
After the interval Bradbury completed his brace in the 67th minute before Gabriel and Ajayi, the latter on 81 minutes, followed suit.
The victory sees United extend their winning streak to eight games in all competitions.
They’ll look to make that nine in a row next Wednesday when they face West Ham U18s in the Premier League Cup.
