Carrick and Rooney's descendants shine together at MU academy

Jacey Carrick - son of the legendary Michael Carrick - has just left a special mark when he was given the captain's armband for the Manchester United U16 team in an international friendly match in Hong Kong (China).

Jacey Carrick - son of legendary Michael Carrick - has just left a special mark when he was given the captain's armband for the Manchester United U16 team.

The youngster has been highly praised for his time at Manchester United and has often played alongside Wayne Rooney's son, Kai Rooney. The pair previously impressed at the SuperCupNI, where their two famous fathers were in the stands watching.

The tour to Hong Kong was part of a partnership between MU and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Here, Jacey was given the big responsibility of leading the U16 team into a match against the Hong Kong Premier Youth League selection. The image of Carrick “junior” standing shoulder to shoulder with the referee and the opposing captain before the match quickly spread on social media.

The match was also dramatic: MU was down 1-3 until extra time, but fought back to equalize 3-3 and then won 4-3 on penalties. The joy that erupted after the final whistle showed the courage and fighting spirit of the young "Red Devils".

MU Academy Director Nick Cox emphasized the value of the trip: “This is one of the most valuable international experiences each year, helping young players mature both on and off the pitch through quality matches, coaching activities and cultural exchanges.”

At just 15 years old, Kai was promoted straight to the MU U19 team and made his debut in a 1-0 win over Rapid Vienna at the Mladen Ramljak tournament in Croatia.

Meanwhile, Jacey’s close friend Kai Rooney has also written his own story. At just 15, Kai was promoted straight to the U19 team and made his debut in a 1-0 win over Rapid Vienna at the Mladen Ramljak tournament in Croatia. He played alongside a host of promising talents, including “Kid Messi” JJ Gabriel, a 14-year-old prodigy sponsored by Nike.

Wayne Rooney once admitted that he did not want his son to be under pressure too early: "He is only 15 years old, it is unfair to expect too much. But he has handled the weight of the Rooney name very well . "

From Jacey Carrick to Kai Rooney, the “descendants” of the MU legend are showing steady progress. They not only carry on the aura of their father, but also write a new journey for themselves in the traditional red shirt at Carrington.

Source: https://znews.vn/hau-due-carrick-va-rooney-cung-toa-sang-o-hoc-vien-mu-post1577400.html