Manchester United's 14-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel capped his debut for the club's Under-18 side with a brace, as they beat Leeds 13-1.
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Gabriel became youngest-ever player to play for U18sScored twice in a thumping winHas nickname of 'Kid Messi'Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
United's U18s played Leeds on Saturday and ran out thumping 13-1 winners. Gabriel's development has been accelerated due to his talent, and the 14-year-old was introduced as a second-half substitute, with the club 10-1 ahead. He scored twice before full-time, marking the historic occasion, as he became the youngest-ever representative of the age group at United.
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In a ruthless display, Victor Musa scored a double hat-trick in the first half, and Jim Thwaites also scored a treble. James Bailey and Dan Armer were also on the scoresheet along with Gabriel. The 14-year-old has already signed with Nike, and has been hailed as having the potential to be one of the best players in the country.
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Per the report, Gabriel is in demand, with multiple Premier League clubs and European giants keen to secure his signature. United are thus expediting his progress through the youth ranks. The highly-rated youngster has already been dubbed 'Kid Messi' at Old Trafford.
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Gabriel will hope to continue proving his worth in the academy. In the meantime, United's first XI face Manchester City this weekend.
