Manchester United manager Michael Carrick “wants to keep” Shea Lacey in the first-team squad for the first half of the season, according to journalist Samuel Luckhurst.
Lacey was named in the starting XI against Rosenborg in United’s second friendly game of the summer.
He netted the opening goal of the game to help United claim a thumping 5-0 victory.
While pre-season results rarely define a campaign, standout individual performances often shape a manager’s plans.
Lacey’s performance is likely to have delighted Carrick if the head coach intends to keep the winger in his squad for the next six months.
The 19-year-old has already made four first-team appearances after making his senior debut under former manager Ruben Amorim in December 2025.
Every time he has stepped onto the pitch, Lacey has brought excitement and given supporters plenty of reasons to believe they are watching a future star.
Lacey is an exciting right winger with exceptional vision to create chances.
He also loves cutting inside onto his stronger left foot, making him a constant goal threat from wide areas.
Carrick already has Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo competing for the right-wing position, but the situation may not be as crowded as it appears.
Mbeumo has frequently operated as a centre-forward, potentially creating valuable opportunities for Lacey to feature.
That could open the door for the academy graduate to receive meaningful minutes in domestic cup competitions while continuing his development.
He is an extraordinary talent who can achieve special things if he keeps his head on the right track.
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