Manchester United defender Tom Thorpe is ready for the next step in his career.

The England youth international feels ready for first team action.

Thorpe told the Manchester Evening News, "I think the next stage is obviously first team football.

"That's clear for anyone - the fact that I've played in the reserves for a while, I've captained the reserves - so naturally that's the next step for me to take.

"You have conversations with your coach and your manager and you want to know your thoughts on how they see you and where they see you fitting into the team."