Overview
- United beat Rosenborg 5-0 on Friday in Trondheim with goals from Shea Lacey, Joshua Zirkzee, Jacob Devaney, Harry Amass and Ethan Williams.
- Carrick replaced several starters at half-time and the substitutes, including Jaydan Kamason and Harry Amass, combined for multiple assists and goals that highlighted the club’s youth depth.
- The manager praised the youngsters’ confidence and said the match was useful for building fitness and assessing players as World Cup returnees remain on post-tournament breaks.
- Goalkeeper Radek Vitek played about 70 minutes and has reportedly indicated he wants first‑team football elsewhere, while 15‑year‑old JJ Gabriel travelled with the squad but was an unused substitute.
- The result gives Carrick positive options ahead of higher‑profile pre-season games against Atlético Madrid, PSG, Leeds and AC Milan and will influence minutes, loans and any further transfer moves in midfield.