Kai Rooney scores four as he follows in Wayne Rooney's footsteps

Kai Rooney scores four as he follows in Wayne Rooney's footsteps — Goal
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Kai Rooney scored four goals as Manchester United's youth side beat Norwich City's under-16s 6-4 in a Premier League Cup semi-final. The 16-year-old posted on Instagram after the game, showing his followers the match ball he earned. Interim manager Michael Carrick was in the crowd when Kai made his Old Trafford debut in January against Derby County U18s, and fans chanted "Rooney, Rooney" as he came on while his parents, Wayne and Coleen, watched on.

Carrick said: "My message of support is that I'm coming along to watch and I'm excited. I was lucky enough to play and win the FA Youth Cup when I was young at West Ham. It's such an important competition, especially for this club. Young players, Old Trafford under the floodlights, feeling what it means, a bit of expectation." Kai has been clear about the pressure around his name, saying "I'm my own person.

I want to see how my career goes, obviously try to do the best I can and try to reach the biggest stages.