Kai Rooney scores four as United U18s win 6-0 at Burnley and climb to second

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Kai Rooney scored four goals for Manchester United's under-18 team in a 6-0 win over Burnley, according to Stretty News. The match was played at Burnley's Barnfield Training Centre and broadcast on MUTV. Rooney's goals came in the 22nd minute, from the penalty spot after half-time, in the 63rd minute, and in the 66th minute. The win has taken United's under-18s to second in the U18 Premier League North.

The under-18s' victory contrasts with the struggles of Manchester United's first team, which is 16th in the Premier League and has not won in eight games, as reported by Stretty News. Darren Fletcher's team has achieved six wins from their first eight league matches, with Kai Rooney playing a growing role. He has also scored in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest and set up a goal in a 6-3 win over Liverpool.

Kai Rooney's performance has drawn attention from supporters, with some calling for him to be fast-tracked into the first team, according to Stretty News. For now, he has progressed through the academy, playing for the under-18s, under-19s, and under-21s this season. The under-18s' next match is away to Blackburn Rovers on October 31, 2026.