Kai Rooney impresses Manchester United with four-goal academy display

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 13:37 · Archive

Manchester United prospect Kai Rooney, 16, scored four goals in a 6-0 Under-18 victory over Burnley.

Manchester United prospect Kai Rooney, 16, scored four goals for the club's Under-18s in a 6-0 victory over Burnley's Under-18s on Tuesday. The forward scored twice with his left foot, one header and one with his right foot. Three of his goals came in a 15-minute spell in the second half, with the match report describing him as 'the star of a clinical showing after the break'.

Club insiders told The Athletic that Rooney is progressing well after injuries and setbacks last year. One insider said: 'As a player, Kai impacts games; he's tenacious, he has an eye for goal. Now, he's been able to get into a rhythm since the start of the year. That's key, that's the first time it has happened at the higher levels.' The insider noted that Rooney has been selected for both the Under-21 squad and Under-19 UEFA Youth League squad, both age groups above his own.

Rooney, who turns 17 on Monday, has already debuted for United's Under-21s. The Daily Mail reports he scored again on Saturday in a 4-1 victory for United's Under-18s against Blackburn Rovers' Under-18s, although he was sent off for two bookable offences in that match.

How it is being reported

• A chip off the old block? Wayne Rooney's son Kai, 16, is dazzling in Man United's academy after scoring FOUR goals in a game - insiders reveal the secrets behind his riseJust over 24 years ago, a 16-year-old footballing phenomenon called Wayne Rooney made his mark with that goal for Everton against Arsenal.Daily Mail Sport · 1 Nov, 12:00
• Man Utd insiders give exciting Kai Rooney update after being handed chance to step upManchester United prospect Kai Rooney, son of club legend Wayne, is due a step up in responsibilities after netting four in a recent under-18 matchMirror Sport · 1 Nov, 07:00

In this story: Kai Rooney · Wayne Rooney · Manchester United · Burnley

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