Kai Rooney scored four goals in 45 minutes as Manchester United beat Burnley 6-0 in the Premier League Under-18s on Tuesday.
Right winger Rooney – son of United’s all-time top goalscorer Wayne – emulated his iconic father by gliding towards a corner flag on his knees, having fired in the opener in the 22nd minute after Jaume Camacho crashed headfirst into the woodwork at the Clarets’ training ground.
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united shared footage of the strike on social media and quickly had more to celebrate when Rooney converted a second-half penalty, headed in his hat-trick and grabbed a finish for his fourth to make it five goals in three appearances this season.
Camacho and Noah Ajayi added late goals as it took an afternoon for the youth side to score as many as the struggling senior side in their last eight games in all competitions.
Kai Rooney Age – How Old Is Wayne Rooney’s Eldest Son?
Rooney turns 17 on Monday and has been at United since he was 11. His father joined the club for an initial £20m from Everton in 2004.
Kai Rooney Manchester United Scholarship
Manchester United boss under siege Michael Carrick’s his son Jacey joined Rooney among eight United youngsters to sign scholarship terms in June.
Prodigy Rooney played six times for the Premier League Under-18s last season and made his FA Youth Cup debut.
Under-18 manager and former Red Devils player Darren Fletcher briefly served as United’s interim manager before Carrick succeeded him in January.
What has Wayne Rooney said about Kai Rooney?
Rooney, who netted a club record 253 times before leaving in 2017, has said he is “very proud” of his son’s success in winning a scholarship.
Of his three younger brothers, Klay Rooney, 13, is in United’s academy and Kit, 10, and Cass, 8, are said to be promising footballers.
“We have that with Kai who has signed for Manchester United,” Rooney senior replied when asked. guardian about the prospect of “hanging out” from wanting to meet their offspring because of their success.
“We know who his friends are. He’s joined United and if all of a sudden there’s a group of people starting to get close to him, you’ll see it. I’m not saying you can’t make new friends.”
When can Kai Rooney turn professional with Man United? Next match, matches
United may give Rooney a professional treatment when he celebrates his birthday next week.
This is when he could be involved in the U18 team. Highlights are on ON TV.
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| Sat, October 31 | Blackburn Rovers (A) | 11:00 |
