Manchester United face Manchester City in the FA Youth Cup final with two of England's most promising teenagers at the heart of the clash. JJ Gabriel, just 15, won Premier League U18s Player of the Season with 23 goals in 23 appearances. City's Teddie Lamb, 16, has been even more prolific — 25 league goals and three in the Youth Cup, scoring in each of his last 10 appearances.

Obi, a natural finisher who spent most of this season in the U21s after a fast-tracked first-team debut under Ruben Amorim last year, has sharpened his fundamentals with United's staff. City's Leke Drake, Premier League Scholar of the Year, captained the U18s and helped them win the league for a second consecutive season. Drake's battle against Obi could shape the final as City chase a fifth Youth Cup.

United need Ajayi's physical presence — the 17-year-old stands at 6'2 after a recent growth spurt. His link-up play with Gabriel and Obi will be vital if United are to clinch a 12th FA Youth Cup title.