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Man Utd academy director Butt: Good pro Chong deserves chance

Manchester United academy chief Nicky Butt was pleased to see Tahith Chong see more first team action on Sunday.

Chong replaced Alexis Sanchez shortly after half-time at Huddersfield Town and was only denied the game's winning goal by the heroics of of Huddersfield goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.

"He's a very talented lad and has the right attitude about him," Butt told Inside United.

“He's very humble and ultra-hard working, a good pro who knows himself he has got a long way to go to be a regular at this club. But he has had a sniff of it and a taste of it.

“I remember when he signed a few years ago, speaking to his parents, looking them in the eyes and saying I genuinely believe there is a way into the first team for you."

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