Klay Rooney showed he could be a United star of the future after he joined his dad on the Old Trafford pitch.

The youngster, who will be two later this week, showed the same prowess in front of goal as England international Rooney when he scored in front of the Stretford End.

Klay, who was among players’ children allowed on the pitch during a lap of honour to mark the last home game of the season, was also comforted by Wayne and United mascot Fred the Red following the club’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Other players who took their children onto the pitch included Jonny Evans and Robin van Persie.

United manager Louis van Gaal raised the roof of Old Trafford as he thanked the fans during a post match speech.

Speaking from the pitch, he said: “I want to say thank you to you fans on behalf of my players and staff - you were amazing. Next year we see each other again. Bye!”

The manager applauded as he walked around the pitch to cheers from fans - who have seen their team return to Champions League football next season.

The Rooney kids play at Old Trafford

The draw means United need Arsenal to lose their two remaining games if they are to overtake them and avoid a tricky Champions League qualifying match.

Rooney watched the game from the comfort of a box with his two boys, Klay and Kai, after being ruled out when he was injured during United’s last match against Crystal Palace.

But while Rooney has failed to get on the scoresheet in his last five games, Klay showed no difficulties in front of goal.

He netted a perfect shot from close range - winning cheers from the United faithful.

Coleen Rooney revealed earlier this month how Klay was ‘football mad’.

She told Hello! magazine: “Since Klay could stand up against the chair he was kicking a ball.

“Wayne’s always questioned his mum because she said, ‘You were kicking a ball since you could walk and I just knew that you loved it’ and Wayne’s always thought she was exaggerating.

“But when she came along to the England games and Klay had the ball and he wouldn’t let go of it, Wayne’s mum said, ‘That’s just what you were like as a kid’ so he believes her now.”

Klay’s brother Kai, five, was chosen to be a mascot at his dad’s 100th England cap last year.