The sight of a Manchester United teamsheet with the names Rooney and Carrick upon it might normally trigger followers of the Purple Devils to look again fondly however, in Northern Eire this week, it has as an alternative represented a glimpse of the potential future.

Relatively than Wayne or Michael, it has been their sons Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick who’ve been attracting consideration on the SuperCupNI.

The Premiership giants have a wealthy historical past on the junior event previously generally known as the Milk Cup and this yr’s crop of under-16s have as soon as once more reached the Premier Division last.

They’ll tackle Southampton in Coleraine on Friday evening in a recreation that will probably be streamed stay on the BBC Sport web site (20:00 BST).

David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, the Neville brothers, Danny Welbeck and Marcus Rashford are simply a few of those that have shone on the event earlier than happening to grace Outdated Trafford.

Native favourites Jonny Evans and Keith Gillespie, who will probably be a part of the BBC protection on Friday, are notable alumni too.

Regardless of their well-known fathers, and the following consideration bestowed upon Rooney and Carrick on the best way to the ultimate, their coach, Tom Curtis, doesn’t really feel the duo are beneath any undue strain.

“Wayne and Michael have been prime, prime gamers – world class gamers – so, in fact, there is a little bit of strain on the lads however I do not assume they really feel it,” mentioned Curtis, who’s head of participant growth at Manchester United for the 13-16 age group.

“They’ve been unbelievable of their work ethic, their utility, their strategy to the event, which is a extremely robust one by the best way, particularly the best way we play.

“They’re prime guys and hopefully they’re going to have an excellent profession.”