The winning goal was scored in the first half by United captain Amir Ibragimov, who converted a penalty to give his team the lead.
Other notable players who started for Manchester United U18s included Australian youth international fullback James Overy and 14-year-old winger JJ Gabriel, the son of former Republic of Ireland international Joe O’Cearuill.
Rooney's introduction to the game lifted the energy of his teammates in the final 20 minutes, and his contribution was an important part of Manchester United U18s' winning performance.
