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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Steven Railston

Darren Fletcher watches Charlie McNeill score as Manchester United U21s lose on penalties

The travelling Manchester United fans let off a red smoke bomb after Charlie McNeill gave his side the lead against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night with a Panenka penalty, which was an audacious effort that was brilliantly executed under pressure.

"UNITED, UNITED, UNITED," the pocket supporters responded under the thick, red smoke that danced under the floodlights. McNeill did his own dance in front of the Memorial Stand where most Fleetwood supporters were housed. McNeill celebrated in the corner and he was immediately joined by a smiling Shola Shoretire, with the winger giving his teammate an embrace for his Panenka goal.

McNeill certainly knows where the back of the net is, but that goal was surprisingly just his fourth of the season. United's Under-21s have struggled in the Premier League 2 this term and the Papa John's Trophy has provided them with respite from defeats.

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