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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has been handed another stunning reminder of the extraordinary talent emerging from Carrington. Man United Under-19s produced a thumping 5-0 victory over Sabah yesterday in the UEFA Youth League. The hosts made a flying start, finding the net twice inside the opening 15 minutes through Amir Ibragimov and Jacob Watson. Bendito Mantato and Jim Thwaites also caught the eye with impressive displays, but it was JJ Gabriel who ultimately stole the spotlight. Gabriel produced a sensational hat-trick on his UEFA Youth League debut to inspire United to a memorable victory. A ricochet of the ball in the box fell kindly to the 15-year-old, who used his chest to control it before volleying it beyond the goalkeeper. He made it 4-0 for United in the 84th minute after Ibragimov found Gabriel with a perfect pass. The young sensation then sent the defender the wrong way with a burst of quick feet before calmly finishing with aplomb. Just two minutes later, Gabriel completed his hat-trick in spectacular fashion. He produced a majestic first touch to bring Thwaites’ long ball under control before unleashing a powerful strike despite being closed down by two defenders. Gabriel has been virtually unstoppable for United this season, and there is growing excitement that the teenager could make his first-team debut before the campaign is over. Carrick will be well aware that the youngster possesses the potential to develop into one of the finest players of his generation. His trickery and goalscoring ability already appear well beyond what you would normally expect from a player his age. Those extraordinary qualities also help explain why several European giants are keeping a close eye on the teenage sensation. He produced a breathtaking 2025-26 campaign, registering 23 goals and three assists in just 23 league appearances. His incredible goal tally helped him to win the Premier League Under-18 Player of the Year award. If Gabriel continues performing at this remarkable level, Carrick could soon be tempted to fast-track the 15-year-old into the first-team picture and hand him his senior debut. Stats from Transfermarkt.com