Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel trains with Man Utd senior squad
Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel confirms he has trained with Ruben Amorim's squad
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Fifteen-year-old Manchester United rising star JJ Gabriel took part in first team training earlier today.
Gabriel has been a regular member of Darren Fletcher's Under-18 squad this season, even though he was only 14 when the campaign started.
He scored seven goals in his opening six matches and such has been the ease with which he has adapted to the higher level and the promise he has shown, head coach Ruben Amorim told the youngster he would bring him into sessions with the senior squad on occasion this season.
This happened for the first time today, with the player himself posting an image on his own social media feed. It is understood Gabriel took part in a full 11 v 11 practice game.
United director of football Jason Wilcox played an active role in persuading Gabriel to remain at the club this season.
Gabriel was invited to sit in the directors' box with his family for the opening Premier League game of the season against Arsenal in August as a further sign of his progression.
Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel after scoring a hat-trick in an Under-18 match at Derby in August