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Despite their injury issues, Manchester United’s U18 side have run rampant this season in the Premier League North.
They have won all four of their games, scoring 13 goals and conceding just one.
United U18 sit second behind Derby U18, but have a game in hand over the league leaders.
The Red Devils are coming off a domestic treble-winning campaign.
Last season, they won the Premier League North, Premier League Cup and National Premier League.
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United U18 achieved all this success despite one of their most promising talents missing the majority of the season.
Shea Lacey tore his thigh muscle in October 2023 and did not return until April 2o24.
However, his comeback was short lived as he suffered another serious injury a few weeks later.
That injury has kept Lacey out of action until now, but the right-winger just provided an exciting update on X.
He posted a photo this evening captioned: “Couple more days”, hinting that his return could come against Blackburn U18 on Saturday.
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The forward signed his first professional contract immediately after his 17th birthday in April.
The youngest age that a player can do so is at 17 years old and United wasted no time letting Lacey put pen to paper.
He has recently been involved in first-team training at Carrington after his long-term injury that saw him miss United’s pre-season tour.
There is no doubt that Lacey is an exciting talent, having played for England at the U15 and U17 levels.
The teenager has scored five goals in nine games for his national team.
With United’s U18 team looking set to have another successful season, they will be grateful that Lacey can add even more power to their attacking arsenal.
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Couple more days pic.twitter.com/b1Lfv9GdGz
— Shea lacey (@Shealacey10) September 26, 2024