Shea Lacey among Man Utd trio to shine in England U20s’ 6-1 win

It was a big win for England U20s against Czechia, with Manchester United starlet Shea Lacey scoring a brace.

Shea Lacey is one of the most exciting Manchester United youngsters right now, on the cusp of breaking into the first team. The academy graduate has played 149 minutes for the senior side this season, which means he will be eager to get more opportunities under the next head coach.

Michael Carrick was sacked on Thursday, and although Lacey started one game under the 45-year-old, it raised eyebrows when he was benched for the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa after providing a match-winning assist against Roma earlier that week.

With Mauricio Pochettino officially announced as United’s head coach, Lacey and his teammates will have a new coach to impress. At least the 19-year-old, who wrote a tribute to Carrick, is getting his head and focusing on his football.

Man Utd trio impress in 6-1 win for England U20s

England U20s were back in action with another UEFA Elite League fixture against Czechia. Darren Moore’s side made light work of their opponents, winning 6-1 at the One Call Stadium in Mansfield.

Three United players started for England as Lacey gave everyone a reminder of his goalscoring ability after completing a first-half brace. Harry Amass impressed at left-back and provided an assist for Lacey’s opener in the second minute.

It was an eventful game for Lacey, receiving a yellow card as well as scoring a brace, but he was substituted after 64 minutes. Meanwhile, Ayden Heaven played the first 45 minutes, and Jim Thwaites came on with 10 minutes left on the clock.

The young Lions won all three of their matches during the previous international window, in September and October, and they maintained that perfect record with a convincing win over Czechia.

On Monday, England’s U20s take on Portugal. Moore will be eager for his players to continue their winning form against a nation renowned for producing top footballers. It will be another chance for Lacey, Amass, Heaven and Thwaites to impress before returning to United, where they will be greeted by a new head coach.