Gabriel was a stand-out performer, scoring 29 times in 32 appearances for the Red Devils, helping them to reach the FA Youth Cup and Premier League Under-18 cup finals. Of course, there have been plenty of talented young players – Arsenal's Max Dowman is a current example. If Gabriel features in Norway he will be one of the youngest players ever to play a senior game. But if Gabriel gets a chance, it will be instructive for United's coaches to see how he copes with senior opponents. That will determine Gabriel's future games programme as United's World Cup players begin to return.