Shea Lacey confirmed his qualities once more as Manchester United booked a Premier League 2 play-off quarter-final berth by beating Sunderland at Leigh Sports Village.
Lacey made his first-team debut below Ruben Amorim however has not featured since he was despatched off within the FA Cup defeat by Brighton in January. He was on the bench for United’s final two video games towards Leeds and Chelsea.
His presence in Adam Lawrence’s beginning line-up, together with Darren Fletcher’s twins, Tyler and Jack, suggests none of them could have a significant involvement in tomorrow evening’s Premier League conflict with Brentford.
However, the England Under-20 worldwide once more confirmed why he is without doubt one of the stars of United’s academy.
In the first-half, Lacey produced an outstanding piece of ability to take a cross area cross down with the surface of his left foot with out breaking stride. The Liverpool-born wide-man additionally delivered a 60-yard cross throughout the pitch that landed completely for Victor Musa.
After the interval, Lacey curled a shot broad after a trademark minimize inside from the precise wing. He had extra success simply earlier than the hour when Tyler Fletcher gained possession again contained in the Sunderland half.
Lacey once more minimize inside earlier than sending a exact low shot into the underside nook.
United completed second in PL2 to earn a seeding for right now’s sport.
Chido Obi put them in entrance when he utilized a close to end to Jack Moorhouse’s by way of ball. Jack Fletcher doubled their lead when he steered residence the rebound after Moorhouse’s shot had been blocked.
Felix Scott pulled one again for Sunderland earlier than the break and Jack Whittaker lowered the arrears once more with 18 minutes left but it surely was the house aspect who reached the final eight.
