Manchester United great Bryan Robson feels this could be a big preseason for James Garner.

Robson has challenged James Garner to take his opportunity to impress Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a promising loan at Nottingham Forest.

He told manutd.com: "It's always good to see the lads who have been out on loan. Then the younger players coming through get that opportunity. It's good to see how well they can do against the opposition we've selected for the pre-season games.

“We've got a couple of Championship teams and Brentford have just been promoted so it's always interesting to see how the young boys cope with getting in the first team and playing 90 minutes, sometimes playing with the better players.

“For James, this is it. He has had his education now and is at that age where he can really prove himself this season, whether he's going to be at Manchester United or go out on loan again.

“He's a very intelligent footballer and works very hard at his game. Now it is up to James to step up and prove to Ole he is worthy of a place in the squad."