Manchester United U18 news

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shown he will give youth a chance at Old Trafford, so here are the club's most promising talents born after January 1, 2000

The electrifying striker netted a stunning treble to knock out five-time defending champions Chelsea, and Neil Ryan is thrilled with his progress

He may not have got the interim role himself, but the former midfielder has already proven his worth in six months as a coach at Old Trafford

The prolific young striker netted a stunning hat-trick against Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup and made the first-team squad for the defeat to Valencia

The United under-23s and under-18s have both built upon strong starts, while Nicky Butt's under-19 outfit have also begun their European campaign well

The Red Devils Under-23s and Under-18s are off to a good start in their respective leagues, with Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood looking prolific

The Fazakerley-born coach has stepped up following Gerrard's departure to Rangers - and he's relishing the challenge

The versatile midfielder has lit up the under-18 scene despite other players being more widely lauded over the past couple of seasons

The young attacker has excelled in Kieran McKenna's academy side this season and has starred at international level too

The English youth of Portuguese descent became United's youngest debutant since 1956 on Sunday and counts former Red Devils winger Nani as a relation