Manchester United have handed Sam Hewson a new one-year contract extension.

The 20-year-old midfielder was loaned out to Hereford for three months last season, where despite netting three goals in 10 appearances, he was unable halt their drop to League Two.

However his performances for the Bulls impressed Sir Alex Ferguson, who believes Hewson can seriously push for a first-team squad place next term and has moved to lengthen the youngster's contract, which has just 12 months remaining.