Manchester United fullback Joe Riley is convinced he can make it at Old Trafford.

Riley moved to Sheffield United in January on-loan, though the spell was marred by injury.

He told manutd.com: "Going from Manchester United to Sheffield United there is a big difference in the stature of the clubs but Sheffield United are a big club and the fans are so passionate about the team. It was good to go somewhere where I can bring things from this club to that club as it was exactly the same in some respects and I enjoyed my time there.

"I spoke to Nicky [Butt] quite a few times and discussed which club was for me as I had a few clubs interested. He recommended Sheffield United and, apart from the injury, it turned out it would have been a good move with them getting promotion and winning the league. The lads and staff were quality and it was great to work with such a good bunch of people.

"Of course, it was a confidence booster knowing clubs are interested in you and might want you to go there. You've got to do what you feel is right at the end of the day and choose, with help and listening to different people, which club is most beneficial to you. I think Sheffield United was a good choice until the injury.

"Before I went out on loan, I was enjoying my time playing. I was feeling positive, feeling strong and flying, in my opinion, as I was enjoying it. So that's the reason why I felt it was the right time to get out on loan. A freak accident has held me back a bit but I guess you have these in life. It's better to get them out of the way early and learn a lot from it an early age by getting up and ready for next season."