Man Utd academy prospects 2026: JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey and who is closest to the first team

Manchester United academy player Shea Lacey scored just a few minutes into his first senior competitive start for the Red Devils. Man Utd manager Michael Carrick named the 19-year-old in his starting line-up for their Carabao Cup defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion in September 2026. Liverpool-born Lacey made his fourth Premier League appearance off the bench before the first international break of the 2026-27 season. Every indication is that he will soon add to a long and rich history of Man Utd y

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