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Shea Lacey’s former Manchester United teammate, James Nolan, has made an exciting prediction about the youngster’s future at the club.

First-team player

After years of impressing in the academy with his remarkable ability and promise, Lacey has taken major strides in his United career this season.

He made his senior United debut during a defeat to Aston Villa and then went on to make a few more first-team appearances from the bench. However, his momentum was halted by a red card he picked up in the FA Cup exit to Brighton and Hove Albion and an injury, which he has since recovered from.

Lacey has been restored to first-team training under caretaker boss Michael Carrick.

Under-21s boss Adam Lawrence spoke to the media recently and revealed that Lacey is now considered a first-team player. Lawrence joked that he may have to ask Carrick for permission so that Lacey can play in the side’s upcoming match against Real Madrid.

The sky is the limit for Lacey and he will undoubtedly be yearning for opportunities in the business end of the season to truly show what he can do.

Speaking to The Mirror, Nolan predicted that Lacey will...