Manchester United XI vs Rosenborg: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for friendly today

15-year-old sensation JJ Gabriel selected by Michael Carrick for Norway trip in pre-season

Manchester United have included JJ Gabriel in their squad for today’s pre-season friendly against Rosenborg.

The 15-year-old wonderkid has been making waves with his performances both in training and in the academy teams at Old Trafford, with the potential now for first-team minutes as he makes the trip to Norway with Michael Carrick’s first-team squad on Friday.

Results, of course, are not the most important part of pre-season, but Man Utd will be keen to get off the mark for the summer this afternoon after falling short against Wrexham in Helsinki last time out.

Carrick played different teams in each half of that game, and can be expected to repeat the trick against Rosenborg.

A few of his players remain unavailable, though. Benjamin Sesko is still shaking off a shin injury, while Matthijs de Ligt is in recovery after undergoing back surgery. New goalkeeper Karl Darlow is also recovering from a minor procedure performed at the end of last season.

Carrick named a team of predominantly first-team players from the off against Wrexham. Changes can be expected against Rosenborg, but he will be keen to keep his main core playing together.

History beckons: JJ Gabriel looks set to make his Manchester United debut aged just 15

As such, expect summer signing Andrey Santos to continue in midfield, though his partner Mason Mount could make way for young Tyler Fletcher. Recent arrival Youri Tielemans is yet to join up following the World Cup with Belgium.

Joshua Zirkzee is still linked with a move away from United this summer but got the nod up top against Wrexham and should keep his place. On the flanks, Patrick Dorgu and Bryan Mbeumo will relish the chance to get more minutes in the legs.

Harry Amass impressed after replacing Luke Shaw in Finland and may have earned himself a start at left-back here.

Veteran Tom Heaton can be expected to start between the sticks. His fellow goalkeeper Radek Vitek may be left out altogether after asking to leave the club in an interview given following the Wrexham match, but conversely, United may take the opportunity to let him show his suitors what he is capable of.

Youngster Tynan Thompson could be involved after completing an £8million transfer from Tottenham earlier this week.