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Wayne Rooney's son Kai copies new Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres' goal celebration after scoring for Man Utd U16s at SuperCupNI

  • Rooney Jr copies Gyokeres
  • Scores in Man Utd's 3-0 win
  • Beat West Cork Academy
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Kai scored for United's Under-16s against West Cork Academy on Monday, converting a penalty to make it 2-0, having first assisted Sam O'Brien's opening goal. After the second goal, Rooney Jr ran to the touchline and covered his mouth in a celebration that mirrors that of Arsenal's new signing, Gyokeres. Bassirou Nkoto scored their third goal as United won 3-0.

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  • Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal GFXGetty/GOAL

    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    United had pursued Gyokeres throughout the summer but he instead opted to move to north London. That did not stop Rooney Jr from emulating the Sweden international, however. Gyokeres covering his mouth is said to be a reference to Batman villain Bane.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Kai is fast developing into a really promising prospect at United, playing for the youth teams and working his way slowly through the system. Gyokeres, last season, scored 52 goals in all competitions; Rooney Jr has found a pretty promising striker to follow in the footsteps of.

  • Kai Rooney Wayne ColeenGetty

    WHAT NEXT?

    Rooney and his Under-16 team-mates will also play Rangers and Co Tyrone in their group.