Highly-rated Manchester United academy star Shea Lacey is expected to make his first-team debut before the end of the season. He has recovered from a growth spurt injury and has been participating in first-team training since returning to full strength.

Lacey plays as a right-winger and has been performing well for the club’s Under-18 side, with three appearances in the UEFA Youth League. He has also represented England up to under-17 level, scoring three goals from five appearances, and is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland.

In other news, Manchester United narrowly secured a win on penalties at Wembley, despite initially leading 3-0, which has led to speculation about potential changes at the club as the INEOS group takes charge of football operations. The manager expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, particularly in reaching the final, and criticized the media’s reaction.

He highlighted the achievements of reaching four cup finals in four years and defended the team’s performance in the face of criticism. Additionally, the text encourages readers to join a new WhatsApp community to receive Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and adverts, with an option to opt out if not interested.