Manchester United prospect Charlie McNeill sent a message to Ralf Rangnick with a sublime goal for the Under-19s while in European action on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old forward netted for the 11th time this season with a nifty turn and composed finish which drew United level in their UEFA Youth League clash against Borussia Dortmund.
McNeill collected Zidane Iqbal's pass in the area and rolled the ball through the legs of Soumaila Coulibaly - leaving the Dortmund defender in a heap on the floor - before rifling in at the near post in the 23rd minute.
It took the teenager's tally to three goals in the UEFA Youth League, while he has also scored four times in Premier League 2 this season.
His moment of brilliance against Dortmund equalised after Jamie Bynoe-Gittens opened the scoring at Leigh Sports Village.
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The London-born forward restored the visitors' lead in the second half before Rhys Bennett drew the Red Devils level once again in the 85th minute.
Neither side were able to find a winner in extra-time, so the last-16 fixture went to penalties and Dortmund emerged 3-1 victors from the shootout.
Despite his excellent goal in regular time, McNeill was one of three United players guilty of missing from 12 yards before Byone-Gittens struck the winning spot-kick to send Dortmund through to the quarter-finals.
Although their European campaign is over, United's academy side are still in the hunt for silverware.
McNeill has scored three goals in four FA Youth Cup games to help the Red Devils reach the semi-finals, where they will face Wolves Under-18 in late March.
Elsewhere, United Under-23 are fifth of 14 teams in the Premier League 2 table, trailing Manchester City, West Ham, Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
McNeill has made the step up to the competition this season after spending the majority of last campaign in the Under-18 Premier League, scoring 24 goals in 21 games.
Should he keep impressing across the various youth levels, he is sure to grab the attention of Rangnick, the first-team interim manager.
Some opportunities may open up in the senior squad over the summer as Edinson Cavani is out of contract and the future of Anthony Martial - who is on loan with Sevilla - is uncertain.
McNeill has been capped by England at Under-16 level and joined United from local rivals Manchester City in a £750,000 deal in 2020.
A boyhood Red Devils fan, he was previously on the club's books as a child before spending six years with City's academy.
