Manchester United claimed their first pre-season victory with an emphatic 5-0 win over Norwegian side Rosenborg at Lerkendal Stadium, delivering an impressive display under head coach Michael Carrick.
United opened the scoring in the 31st minute through academy graduate Shea Lacey, who curled a fine left-footed effort into the net after a clever assist from Joshua Zirkzee, marking the club's first goal of the 2026/27 campaign.
After the break, Joshua Zirkzee doubled the lead with a composed solo effort, dribbling past defenders before rounding the goalkeeper and finishing into an empty net.
Carrick introduced several young players midway through the second half, and the changes immediately paid off.
Jacob Devaney fired home United's third goal shortly after coming off the bench, before full-back Harry Amass converted from close range following a cross from Jaydan Kamason.
Substitute Ethan Williams completed the scoring in the 84th minute, finishing at the back post to seal a dominant five-goal victory.
The match highlighted Manchester United's promising academy talent, with three of the five goals scored by players under the age of 20.
United will continue their preparations for the 2026/27 season with another friendly against Atlético Madrid next Saturday in Sweden.
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