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Man Utd's van Gaal to keep faith in McNair

Paddy McNair is expected to get another opportunity for Manchester United this weekend.

The 19-year old impressed in his Premier League debut in the 2-1 win over West Ham United last weekend alongside summer signing Marcos Rojo in central defence.

Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal was pleased with McNair's performance and is set to start him again in Sunday's home clash with Everton while Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans remain sidelined.

"He is modest and calm also," van Gaal told MUTV of the Northern Ireland U21 international.

"Normally, when you are playing in the first team for the first time, you are quiet. That is the case with most players, so it's no big surprise.

"What is more important is he knows what he is doing and why he is doing it. He has trained with us for a full week for the first time and he is doing great. I'm very pleased with him."

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