Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel has announced himself on the European stage in spectacular fashion. The talented 15-year-old forward scored a remarkable hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut against Sabah, becoming the youngest player in the club's history to achieve the feat. His incredible performance will undoubtedly catch the attention of head coach Michael Carrick.
Chido Obi’s evening ended in distress at Leigh Sports Village as the Manchester United starlet was forced off following a worrying head injury just seconds into a U21s clash with Chelsea. The encounter, watched by first-team manager Michael Carrick, saw the young Dane receive extensive medical treatment on the pitch. It proved a bruising night for the Red Devils, who lost two key players to concussion protocols.
A Newcastle youngster has shot to fame after scoring a brilliant goal from well within his own half. Goalkeeper Aidan Harris stunned his team-mates when his smashed clearance sailed past the opposition goalkeeper during the Magpies Under-21s' 3-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League 2.
The Citizens' Under-21s are running the rule over the KwaZulu-Natal youngster after Pep Guardiola's assistant was shown video footage of Khulekani Nxumalo in action in the Durban Central Premier League.
Manchester United youngster James Overy has been handed a shock call-up to the Australia senior national team ahead of their upcoming friendly matches this month. Socceroos boss Tony Popovic, who has been left "impressed" by the teenager, has even hinted that Overy could earn a role in his World Cup squad for next summer's tournament in North America.
