Fifteen-year-old forward JJ Gabriel has been included in Manchester United's senior squad for the first time for a friendly against Rosenborg. Gabriel, who won the Premier League and United's Under-18 awards last season, is part of Michael Carrick's 25-man travelling party for the pre-season match in Trondheim.

Gabriel, who turns 16 in October, is the only change to the squad that recently lost to Wrexham. His inclusion follows significant progress through the club's youth system and efforts by director of football Jason Wilcox to retain him. Gabriel first gained attention at 14 with a standout performance and two goals in a youth match.

Last season, he scored 29 times in 32 appearances for United's youth teams, reaching cup finals. He has been training with the senior squad and has drawn comparisons to legendary United players at a similar age. If he plays, Gabriel will be one of the youngest players ever to appear in a senior game for the club. The club is carefully managing his development, with his inclusion seen as a logical step in their strategy to nurture young talent.