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Alejandro Garnacho sends Ralf Rangnick message in Manchester United FA Youth Cup win

Manchester United have kept their dreams of winning the FA Youth Cup alive after Alejandro Garnacho's brace saw them come from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 in the quarter-finals.

United are the most successful side in the history of the FA Youth Cup, with 10 triumphs in total, though they haven't won it since defeating Sheffield United in the final back in 2011.

Current U18s manager Travis Binnion was Sheffield United's assistant that night, 11 years later, took a step closer towards finally getting his hands on the trophy — even if that isn't the ultimate end goal.

The true success of United's youth academy comes in the shape of all the youngsters who have made it through to the first-team. Less than 24 hours after Anthony Elanga had netted a precious equaliser for the first-team interim manager Ralf Rangnick was present at Old Trafford to watch the latest batch of hopefuls.

It's still far too early to say who the next hopeful to break through into the first-team might be, but Garnacho is certainly a name that supporters are getting to know about on a more regular basis.

His sensational solo goal against Everton in the last round of the competition went viral — in part helped by his Cristiano Ronaldo 'Siuuu!' celebration to commemorate it. Against Leicester, he paid homage again with more moments of brilliance.

Leicester are one of the most impressive sides at U18 level, and they can go top of the Southern section of the U18 Premier League if they win their matches in hand. They marked their authority early on with a barrage of attacks on the United goal.

The Foxes finally took the lead when United made a mess playing out from the back. Vitek pinged a ball into midfield, possession was lost, and Joe Wormleighton played

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