Kai Rooney left fans purring after netting four goals for Manchester United Under-18s on Tuesday.The 16-year-old, son of United legend Wayne Rooney, provided some much-needed seasonal cheer at the club with a superb display in the 6-0 win over Burnley.Kai Rooney was in sensational form for Man United U18s against BurnleyGettyKai has been in superb form this season as he targets a future breakthrough into the senior squad.For some United fans, a call-up can’t come soon enough for the talented forward following Tuesday’s heroics.He took just 22 minutes to break the deadlock at Burnley’s training ground.Kai was quickest to react when Jaume Camacho’s powerful header came crashing off the post to put United in front. View Tweet: https://x.com/hashtag/MUAcademy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwHis subsequent knee-slide celebration was just the beginning on what was a celebratory day for the star.Just four minutes into the second half, Kai kept his cool to convert from the penalty spot after being impeded in the box. And he didn’t have to wait long to claim his hat-trick when his 63rd-minute looping header found the back of the net.His fourth arrived just three minutes later when the starlet produced a smart low finish into the bottom right corner.That was the end of Kai’s torment of the Burnley defence but there was more torture to come for the Clarets as Camacho got on the scoresheet before Noah Ajayi completed the rout.It was undoubtedly Kai’s standout performance of the season having registered five goals and an assist from just three matches.Kai is up to five goals in his last three games for United’s academy sidesGettyIt hasn’t taken long for fans to recognise his potential with some already pitching the idea of throwing him into the first team as early as… this Saturday!Taking to social media, Fans had a clear message for under pressure United boss Michael Carrick ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s trip to Chelsea – live on talkSPORT.One fan wrote: “This boy is better than all our forwards.”Another added: “Play him next match against Chelsea.”A third demanded: “ Start him on Saturday.”Another Red Devils fan wrote: “Put him in the first team and get some Rooney passion in the team.”Kai is hoping to follow in the footsteps of dad Wayne at Old TraffordGettyMeanwhile one other added: “Carrick you know what to do.”Carrick uncertaintytalkSPORT reported on Tuesday that Carrick will be given time to turn things around at Old Trafford despite a torrid run of eight games with a victory in all competitions.The 45-year-old is expected to take charge of the team for the trip to Stamford Bridge despite many claiming his time was up following Sunday’s 3-0 drubbing at home to Bournemouth.United sit 16th in the Premier League table, just one point from safety with patience wearing thin in the boardroom.Victory at Stamford Bridge feels obligatory for Carrick even at an early stage of the season.Carrick is on thin ice at United but will take charge of Saturday’s match at ChelseaGettyHowever, Carrick faces an uphill battle against Xabi Alonso’s side with his big hitters all misfiring this season.But United fans are safe in the knowledge that whatever the coming weeks and months bring, the future appears bright with prospects including Kai, Shea Lacey and Harry Amass all impressing in the club’s academy.