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Kai Rooney Hits Four Goals in United Under-18s Win
The 16-year-old forward led Manchester United's youth side to a strong league result against Burnley.
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Match Result and Standings
Manchester United's Under-18s defeated Burnley 6-0 in a league match. Kai Rooney scored four of the goals for Darren Fletcher's team. The result moved United into second place in the table after six wins from their first eight games.
Goal Timeline
Kai opened the scoring at the 22-minute mark by finishing a rebound off the post from a Jaume Camacho header. He added a second from the penalty spot early in the second half after a foul by Burnley captain Dylan Morison. He completed a hat-trick in the 63rd minute by heading in a corner from Jay McEvoy. Three minutes later he scored again with a finish from inside the box.
Player Background
Kai is the eldest son of Wayne and Coleen Rooney. He joined the United academy in December 2020 at age 11 and made his first under-21 appearance this season. Several players from the under-18 group, including Chido Obi, Harry Amass and Shea Lacey, have recently reached the senior team.
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