Kai Rooney followed in his father Wayne's famous footsteps on Friday when he made his first competitive appearance at Manchester United's Old Trafford during an FA Youth Cup match.
With Wayne watching from the stands, Kai came on as a substitute in Man United under-18s' 2-1 extra-time victory over Derby County to reach the quarter-finals of the prestigious youth competition.
The 16-year-old winger made his entrance in the 99th minute with the game still goalless, before goals from Luca Crolla and Chido Obi secured victory for the team managed by Wayne's former teammate Darren Fletcher.
Wayne was watching his son's first proper action at Old Trafford from the directors' box, alongside his wife Coleen. They were joined by Man United coach Michael Carrick and other members of the senior team's coaching staff.
Kai scored for United in an U18 League Cup match last month, but it was played at the team's usual home base at the club's training base in Carrington.
His son joined the Man United academy aged 11 in 2020, three years after Wayne left Old Trafford following a 13-year United career that saw him win every major club honor and eclipse Sir Bobby Charlton as the team's all-time leading scorer, with 253 goals in 559 appearances.
Kai had hinted at his involvement in Friday's match earlier in the day, posting a photo on Instagram showing him accompanying his father on the Old Trafford pitch as a child.
