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Manchester United Under-21s made a statement in their Premier League 2 opener, cruising to a thrilling 5-0 victory over Ipswich Town yesterday. Victory Musa, Jack Fletcher, Jaydan Kamason and Dan Armer all found the net before the break, while JJ Gabriel put the icing on the cake after half-time. Kamason and summer arrival Tynan Thompson impressed throughout, but JJ Gabriel stole the show on his Under-21 debut. Head coach Michael Carrick watched the dominant display from the stands alongside his assistant, Steve Holland. The emphatic victory may have been impressive enough on its own, but their attention would surely have been drawn to the performances of Jack and Tyler Fletcher. The Fletcher brothers must be backed Both Jack and Tyler made their senior debuts last campaign and were also part of the pre-season under Carrick. The teenage brothers started together in midfield against Ipswich and quickly took control of the game. Jack produced a moment of real quality by threading a delightful through ball into Gabriel’s path, allowing the youngster to chip the goalkeeper and score. His first-half display also featured an exquisite first touch that sent him racing in behind the defence before he calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper to make it 2-0. The 19-year-old operated in a more advanced role on the right flank during pre-season, but he appears far more comfortable when given the freedom to influence games from central areas. Tyler was equally impressive in midfield, producing a mature display that highlighted his potential to develop into a modern holding midfielder. The Fletcher brothers may not have made an immediate impact at senior level, but their latest performance showed that they deserve another opportunity to prove themselves. Carrick already has Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Kobbie Mainoo among his midfield options, while the potential arrival of Carlos Baleba would add even more competition. However, the manager should still keep the Fletcher brothers in mind as emergency options and reward their development with opportunities in the cup competitions. Like every young player, they will inevitably make mistakes, but both brothers possess the talent to develop into very capable first-team players. Stats from Fotmob.com