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Midfielder shows his class as derby date confirmed – Manchester United Academy Notebook

This week's Man Utd Academy Notebook comes at the end of the international break, which saw some young Reds involved for their countries.

By Steven Railston · Manchester Evening News

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:13 AM

Key Things to Know

Jacob Devaney excelled for Ireland Under-21s, and Manchester United's Under-21 derby against Manchester City was rescheduled for April 5.
The 19-year-old midfielder played the full 90 minutes as Ireland Under-21s defeated England 3-1 in Cork.
Young forward Enzo Kana-Biyik featured for Manchester United's first team in a friendly against Lausanne under Michael Carrick.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United youngster Jacob Devaney impressed by playing the full 90 minutes in the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' 3-1 win over England. Meanwhile, the postponed Under-21 mini-Manchester derby against Manchester City has officially been rescheduled for Monday, April 5, at the City Football Academy.

Elsewhere in the academy, striker Enzo Kana-Biyik featured in a first-team friendly against Lausanne under Michael Carrick. Writer Steven Railston also notes that potential sanctions against Manchester City could lead to a departure of academy talent, with United positioned to target their rivals' best prospects.

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Midfielder shows his class as derby date confirmed – Manchester United Academy Notebook

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