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Despite abject disappointment in his last outing, Shea Lacey remains one of Manchester United’s most highly regarded youngsters – with the attacker having already made an impression on Michael Carrick, according to an inside source.

United’s new starlet

Lacey, 18, is a player Manchester United fans have been desperate to see start for the first team this season, after a rapid rise through the ranks at Old Trafford.

A technically gifted right winger in possession of a wand of a left foot, Lacey has shone for the youth sides, with injury being the only opposition he has been unable to dance around.

The England Under-20 international has suffered issues with his shoulder and thigh in recent seasons, which have curtailed his progress.

However, he has since recovered from this unfortunate streak and progressed to training with the senior squad at Ruben Amorim’s request this season – and the Portuguese coach was understood to be impressed by his attitude and application with the senior players.

Lacey was handed his debut by Amorim in December, coming on as a late substitute in the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, with Manchester United’s squad depleted by injury and international duty.

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