Manchester United youngsters send message to Ralf Rangnick in FA Youth Cup comeback win

Manchester United kept their dreams of winning the FA Youth Cup alive after defeating Everton 4-1 at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

Travis Binnion's side will host Leicester at home in the quarter-finals after the club took one step closer towards an historic 11th victory in the prestigious youth competition thanks to goals from Charlie McNeill, Kobbie Mainoo, Sam Mather and Alejandro Garnacho.

Ralf Rangnick made clear his intentions of watching the match earlier in the week, having originally planned to come and watch the young Reds beat Scunthorpe at Old Trafford two rounds earlier, but a COVID outbreak at the club ended any hopes of that.

It was certainly worth the wait, though, as United produced an impressive attacking performance to come from behind and beat the Merseysiders at U18 level for the second time in just 19 days, having also beaten them 4-2 in the league last month.

Paul Tait's side took the lead when striker Francis Okoronkwo fired low into the bottom corner from a tight angle, but they'd only hold onto that lead for two minutes.

The impressive Alejandro Garnacho was brought down in the box by an Everton player and star striker McNeill delivered the punishment with an emphatic penalty which sent 'keeper Patrick Nash the wrong way.

Everton then enjoyed a dominant spell in the match, which saw Issac Price rattle the bar with a dipping volley and Martin Sherif drag an effort wide of the goal, though they'd soon pay for those wasted opportunities.

Just before the half-hour mark, United took the lead when Mainoo headed in from a fine cross by Marc Jurado, sparking jubilation from the 4,000 home fans inside Old Trafford.

Four of those in attendance had played for United in the FA Youth Cup themselves in