Michael Carrick praised Manchester United's young stars after their 5-0 win against Rosenborg.

Manchester United secured a resounding 5-0 victory against Rosenborg at Lerkendal Stadium in their pre-season friendly. The match not only marked the Red Devils' first win but also showcased a brilliant performance from their young talents under the guidance of manager Michael Carrick.

A spectacular performance by a group of young talents.

Although manager Michael Carrick fielded a strong starting lineup featuring key players like Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Andrey Santos, and Mason Mount, the spotlight was on the young players. Names like Shea Lacey, Jacob Devaney, Harry Amass, Ethan Williams, and Joshua Zirkzee all found the back of the net.

Notably, striker Joshua Zirkzee (25 years old) was the only player over 20 to score in this match. All three players, Shea Lacey, Jacob Devaney, and Harry Amass, are only 19 years old. The biggest breakthrough came in the second half when full-backs Jaydan Kamason and Harry Amass were brought on. These two players directly contributed to four goals, with Kamason providing two assists and Amass shining with one goal and one assist. In addition, the introduction of twin brothers Jack and Tyler Fletcher from the 60th minute also brought new life to the midfield.

Michael Carrick's satisfaction and the road ahead.

Speaking after the match, coach Michael Carrick expressed his excitement at the fighting spirit of his young players: "Seeing the young players freely express themselves and constantly push themselves to be better, I feel very excited. Some plays in the second half were really good."

The English strategist also emphasized the importance of maintaining confidence and the pace of play during the pre-season. He believes that experienced players are gradually regaining their best form, while young players have maximized their potential and are constantly striving to establish themselves.

Besides the attacking front, manager Carrick also praised the defense and goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who played over 70 minutes before being substituted for Dermot. Vitek had an impressive 2025-26 season on loan at Bristol City, keeping 12 clean sheets in 41 appearances. Despite his intention to leave Old Trafford to seek more playing time, his clean sheet performances were highly appreciated by the Manchester United manager.

The 5-0 victory against Rosenborg helped Manchester United relieve the pressure following their 1-0 defeat to Wrexham last week. The Red Devils have four weeks to prepare, along with four quality friendly matches against Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United, and AC Milan, before embarking on their new season campaign.