JJ Gabriel, 15, scores and assists in breathtaking Man Utd U21 debut in front of Carrick as amazing rise continues

JJ GABRIEL had a night to remember after making his first competitive start for the Manchester United Under-21s. The up-and-coming talent, 15, was given the nod in the Red Devils’ season-opening Premier League 2 clash against Ipswich Town. JJ Gabriel was rewarded with his first competitive start for the Manchester United Under-21s Credit: Getty The teenage talent was a constant threat against Ipswich Town Credit: Getty And Gabriel, who has been told he is going nowhere in the final days of the summer transfer window, put in a stunning performance. The striker found the net with a sensational lob over Ipswich goalkeeper Woody Williamson. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Gabriel also notched two assists as United boss Michael Carrick watched from the stands just days after a woeful loss at Hull City. He found Victor Musa inside three minutes and repeated the feat with a lay-off for Jaydan Kamason. Gabriel’s incredible rise to the U21s came after making his senior bow in the pre-season friendly win over Atletico Madrid earlier this month. The teenage sensation came off the bench having spent the summer preparing for the new campaign with Old Trafford’s biggest names. But strict Premier League safeguarding rules mean Gabriel will be blocked from getting dressed in the first-team dressing room if he is rewarded with his first competitive outing. The prodigy was forced to get his kit on separately before being handed game time against Atletico. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS And Gabriel will find himself in a similar situation if Carrick, who penned a two-year deal to become United’s permanent boss in the summer, comes calling. The England U17s talisman earned rave reviews behind the scenes when training with the first-team on a number of occasions last term. And Marcus Rashford has been mentoring Gabriel as he looks to edge closer to his first-team debut. United U21s chief Adam Lawrence did not include the likes of Dan Gore or Diego Leon in the matchday squad against Ipswich. Toby Collyer was also overlooked as the Red Devils search for buyers in the final days of the transfer window. Comment now