Manchester United academy notebook: Kobbie Mainoo's viral picture and Dan Gore injury blow

Kobbie Mainoo made his full Manchester United debut at the end of November and his debut for England by the end of March, so it's been an unforgettable four months for the youngster.

The Manchester Evening News provide the most detailed coverage of United's academy and the match report from when Mainoo played for the Under-21s against Salford in October read: "The midfielder has outgrown academy football and his talent is needed in the first team."

Erik ten Hag has started Mainoo in 11 of United's 12 games across all competitions in 2024 and his talent is now being tapped into by England manager Gareth Southgate.

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Mainoo has been the biggest United-related story of the international break and it was excellent to see him make his first start for England against Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday night.

The 18-year-old is the most recent success story from the academy and here is a round-up of the latest news from the club's youth set-up, compiled in notebook format.

The Graduate Lounge

United academy director Nick Cox is the man behind a lot of great work and he shared photos this week of the newly created 'The Graduate Lounge' at Carrington.

The space is a designated area for parents and families at the academy and it celebrates players from United's youth programme who have made a first-team debut.

There is a buffet area, which will serve free hot food and refreshments, and a striking mural of academy greats, from Sir Bobby Charlton to Paul Scholes and Marcus Rashford.

Names of every graduate can be found on the wall and it's another example of the academy doing