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'How has he scored that?' - Commentator in disbelief after goal from Man Utd wonderkid Shea Lacey

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Published 17:17 26 Apr 2023 GMT+1

'How has he scored that?' - Commentator in disbelief after goal from Man Utd wonderkid Shea Lacey

Shea Lacey has been making a name for himself in the Manchester United academy set-up of late.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Highly-rated Manchester United youngster Shea Lacey has scored another world-class goal to enhance his reputation as one of the country's most exciting prospects.

The 16-year-old Liverpool-born forward has been establishing himself against older opposition on a regular basis of late.

Back in January, he was the talk of social media after scoring a goal of the season contender in their U18 Premier League North clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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"Oh my goodness me!" the MUTV commentator said after the ball whistled into the back of the net. "That's two goal of the season contenders in two consecutive weekends."

And three months later, in their reverse fixture at Carrington, the teenager restored United's lead in the second-half with a moment of pure magic.

After dribbling his way through the Wolves defence with ease, he lifted the ball over Wolves goalkeeper Elyh Harrison from a seemingly impossible angle.

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Wolves equalised with ten minutes remaining thanks to Dom Plank, but the headlines belonged to Lacey, who celebrated in Eric Cantona-esque fashion.

You can understand why some have compared his style of play to Phil Foden.

MUTV's commentary of the goal summed up his efforts.

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“Lacey is trying to get to the by-line here and does get there, he’s gone all the way around the outside of two players and how has he scored that?" he said.

“That is incredible, that is absolutely stunning from Shea Lacey, a piece of magic on the byline, he’s taken everybody by surprise but that finish is special, take a bow.”

Here's how social media reacted to the finish.

One commented: "No pressure on him but this isn't normal," while another wrote: "Every goal I see this kid score seems to be a worldie. Great talent."

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A third said: "It’s early days, but Shea Lacey is shaping up to be one of the most talented players Carrington has ever produced. This finish should not be possible.”

A fourth added: "Shea Lacey is our answer to Lionel Messi.”

Image credit: MUTV
Image credit: MUTV

Of course, it's very early days for the youngster, who has been tipped as one of United's biggest academy prospects. But his talents are certainly being noticed.

Featured Image Credit: MUTV/Twitter

Topics: Manchester United, Premier League

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare is the Senior Journalist for SPORTbible, one of the world’s biggest social publishers. He specialises in long-form feature writing and has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day. He has a BA (Hons) in Journalism and News Practice.

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