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Man Utd U23sManchester United Under-23s
6-4
Blackburn U23sBlackburn Rovers Under-23s
Mejbri (20'), Shoretire (39', 73', 78'), Hugill (74'), Diallo (85')
McCann (23'), Diallo (82')
FT(HT: 2-2)
McBride (13', 54' pen.), Barnes (32'), Nolan (56')
Horlock (58'), Barnes (71'), Connolly (90+1'), McBride (90+6')

Result: Amad Diallo scores and bags three assists in Under-23 win over Blackburn

Result: Amad Diallo scores and bags three assists in Under-23 win over Blackburn
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The 18-year-old scored and had three assists as his side won 6-4 at Leigh Sports Village.

January signing Amad Diallo's promising start to life at Manchester United continued with a goal and hat-trick of assists in the under-23s' thrilling comeback win against Blackburn.

Excitement has been building around Old Trafford since striking an agreement with Atalanta for the highly-rated 18-year-old winger in October.

Diallo completed his move for an initial 21million euros (£18.7m) last month, with the deal potentially reach 41million euros (£36.5million).

The wiry winger has yet to make his first-team debut but has complemented impressive displays in training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's senior side by fine performances for Neil Wood's under-23 side.

Diallo grabbed a brace in last weekend's 6-3 win at Liverpool and put on another impressive display on Friday night, helping the side to a 6-4 victory against Premier League 2 leaders Blackburn.

Rovers twice took the lead at Leigh Sports Village, where the 18-year-old sent in a cross for Shola Shoretire to make it 2-2 heading into half-time.

The 18-year-old looked bright on the right wing, consistently making the right decision and providing unselfish service, and played a key role in turning things for United after going 4-2 down in the second half.

Diallo sent over a beautiful cross for Shoretire to reduce the deficit and, after Joe Hugill levelled, linked up again with the 17-year-old as he scored a hat-trick from a trio of assists from the Ivorian.

Not to be kept off the scoresheet, he smashed home the final goal of the evening to wrap up a 6-4 victory.

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