Manchester United talent JJ Gabriel is the inaugural recipient of the Under-18 Premier League Player of the Season award, recognizing his incredible performances at the age of just 15. The academy starlet has been playing against opponents up to three years older than him this season, yet still stands head and shoulders above everyone. It’s 23 goals in 23 Under-18 Premier League appearances, and a further three in five FA Youth Cup matches as United prepare to meet Manchester City in the 2026 final on Thursday. The Red Devils have a rich history of FA Youth Cup winners becoming first-team stars, from David Beckham, Gary Neville and the rest of the Class of ’92, to the Busby Babes of the 1950s and Kobbie Mainoo, part of the club’s last triumphant team in 2022. Gabriel has already trained with United’s senior squad on a number of occasions this season and the obvious next step would be inclusion on the summer’s preseason tour.…