MANCHESTER UNITED ARE U18 PREMIER LEAGUE CUP CHAMPIONS!

. Finley King Finley and I got the same information, it’s called a press release, relax

Shea Lacey now receiving instructions from Adam Lawrence ahead of a substitution.

Devaney replaces Ruben Curley.

Jacob Devaney being given instructions by Adam Lawrence.

Wheatley, Amass and Jackson off.

I'm told Erik Ten Hag wanted to make sure they could take part in the final while keeping them fresh to take part in the squad tomorrow night — balancing priorities but recognising the importance of tonight’s game to the players and U18 team.

Half-time here at Leigh Sports Village.

United were dominant for the first 25-30 minutes, with Ethan Wheatley's two goals the difference so far. City have grown into the game, but still yet to pose a real threat.

Elyh Harrison with a fantastic 1v1 save to prevent City from scoring!

Wheatley rounds the keeper after a fantastic ball from Nolan and slots home from a tight angle to score United's second of the evening. A brace for the young centre-forward within 26 minutes.

Wayne Rooney in conversation with Jason Wilcox just as United make it 1-0 #mufc

Wayne Rooney is also in attendance.

New Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox is accompanied by his predecessor, Darren Fletcher in the stands at Leigh Sports Village tonight for the U18 Premier League Cup final.

Ethan Wheatley fires home with an excellent finish to put Manchester United 1-0 up, just eight minutes in to the first-half!

As is Darren Fletcher.

Jason Wilcox is in attendance at the U18 PL Cup final tonight.

He's approaching the age where Premier League competitors will no doubt be circling - wouldn't be surprised if this early taste of higher age groups has something to do with that.

JJ Gabriel, known on social media as “Kid Messi” - a highly rated U13 player, is out warming up with United’s U18s ahead of kick-off.

Elyh Harrison, Harry Amass and Shea Lacey suited up ahead of the final.