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​Man Utd teenager Chong: Solskjaer trusts young players

Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong believes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has faith in the club's young players.

The youth academy product made his debut for the senior team under Solskjaer recently.

And he believes that Norwegian is willing to trust United's academy lads to make the step up to the first team.

"It was just a proud moment making my debut against Reading," Chong told ManUtd.com.

"For me and everyone, in and around the club. We won the game as well, which was good.

"The hard work eventually pays off, which is good to see.

"I think, ever since the manager came in, he has given me my debut and others have had theirs too. I think nine players that have come through the academy have now appeared under him now so it's amazing to see the trust both him and the club are willing to put in youth.

"Being at Manchester United, you have so many new experiences and are learning every day. You're seeing how players go into games and how they prepare.

"I think it's not specifics really, just small stuff you pick up and put that in your back pocket to use it one day. It's good to pick it up, stuff I didn't know about. I think it's both on and off the field, you go to train with them and see things and think: 'Hey, okay, I might start doing that as what he did there was really good'."

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