Wayne Rooney’s son Kai scored his first goal for Manchester United’s Under-18s in his second appearance for the side.
The 15-year-old made headlines last week when he was promoted three age groups to debut against Everton.
On Saturday, he was once again named on the bench for the clash with Middlesbrough.
Kai was introduced in the second half by Darren Fletcher – one of his father’s former United teammates, who is now working with the academy set-up.
And he wasted little time in making his mark, firing in a deflected half-volley in the 76th minute with United already cruising at 4-0.
Earlier in the game, highly-rated 14-year-old JJ Gabriel had struck twice to put United firmly in control at Carrington.
Wayne Rooney’s son Kai has scored his first goal for Manchester United’s Under-18s
The 15-year-old forward struck a deflected half volley as the Red Devils claimed a 5-0 win
Earlier in the game, highly-rated 14-year-old JJ Gabriel had struck twice at Carrington
Gabriel committed his future to the club earlier this summer after a key intervention from senior figures at Old Trafford.
United went on to record an impressive 5-0 win as Fletcher’s youngsters continued their strong start to the campaign.
Capable of playing as a striker or out wide, Kai impressed for United at the Super Cup NI in Northern Ireland earlier this summer.
The oldest son of Wayne and Colleen Rooney, he was born in November 2009.
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Kai signed for United’s academy in 2020 and has progressed through the youth ranks at the club.
Speaking previously about his son, United legend Wayne said: ‘He just plays, that’s what he’s always done. It’s unfair to expect too much — he’s only 15. But he handles the pressure of his surname very well.’
Kai will hope to eventually emulate his father by featuring for the United first-team.
Wayne Rooney is United’s all-time record goalscorer, having found the net 253 times in 559 games for the club between 2004 and 2017.