JJ Gabriel was part of the 25-man squad that travelled to Trondheim for a friendly against Rosenborg last week.
JJ Gabriel was part of the United squad vs Rosenborg
JJ Gabriel was part of the United squad vs Rosenborg
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There's always a lot of excitement when big-money signings arrive at a club, but nothing gives fans more pleasure than seeing talented youngsters rise through the ranks.
JJ Gabriel has been talked about as one of the most exciting youngsters in the country for some time, the United academy starlet already boasting an impressive highlights reel at the tender age of 15.
Having trained with the first team, Gabriel reached another milestone in his fledgling career last week when he was named in United's 25-man squad to travel to Trondheim for a friendly against Rosenborg.
While he wasn't handed his first appearance for the senior side, he will have gained valuable experience purely by spending more time around the senior stars currently available to Michael Carrick.
Fans are already wondering when we could see Gabriel in competitive action, and there's a chance he could be handed an opportunity in the early rounds of the domestic cups next season. With Gabriel not set to turn 16 until October, do you think next season is too soon to throw him into first-team action?
We want you to have your say on whether the 2026/27 season is too soon to hand Gabriel his first-team debut. Give us your thoughts by voting in the poll below: