Dan Gore stars and captains Manchester United under-21s to brush aside Blackburn Rovers
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDan Gore scored and captained Manchester United’s second string as they destroyed Blackburn Rovers. Just days after making his first-team debut, the 19-year-old starred for Travis Binnion’s under-21 side, bagging the fourth goal in a resounding 5-2 rout.
Shola Shoretire also impressed for United in Lancashire, firing his side 2-1 up shortly before the break. Some United supporters expected Erik ten Hag to name Gore on the bench again ahead of the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
The clash against the Eagles in midweek saw the midfielder make a 30-minute cameo. ALSO READ: Antony arrives back at Carrington ALSO READ: How Hannibal became a man on loan Ten Hag asserted that Gore’s debut was the result of hard work when grilled after the Carabao Cup tie.
He said: “I think it's a great birthday for him, but I'm not a manager - and we don't have coaches here - who give players opportunities (for nothing), they have to deserve it. “Once they deserve it, they get the chance.
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