Young talent shines as Man Utd's JJ Gabriel nets hat-trick for academy team

The 14-year-old talent is being hailed as one of the most promising prospects to emerge from the academy in recent years.

He has already been called “Kid Messi” thanks to the clips of his skills being posted on social media.

Gabriel has been pushed into the U18s to train with players who are several years his senior.

He even won the Most Valuable Player award at a U16 tournament two months ago in Hong Kong.