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Man Utd fullback Borthwick-Jackson surprised by progress

Cameron Borthwick-Jackson says his progress at Manchester United this season has surprised him.

The 19-year-old has capitalised on Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo's injury problems this season to make 12 first-team appearances.

He is out of contract at the end of the season but the club are set to reward him with a bumper long-term deal.

When asked if he was surprised to play so much for the senior side, he said: "Yeah.

"My main objective before this season started was to establish myself in the Under-21s.

"As things have gone on, I've grasped the opportunity and am hungry for more.

"You can't just rest on what you've done, you have to keep pushing on and keep doing what you're doing. Hopefully, I'll be in the manager's thoughts for the future."

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