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Man Utd winger James hails their 'amazing' youngsters

Manchester United winger Daniel James has enjoyed their preseason tour.

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plans to ease him into the action following his £15m summer move, but the Wales international is confident he will make an impact at Old Trafford.

“The manager brought me in for a reason," he said. “Obviously my aim is to play, but I don't expect to play.

“We've got amazing forward players here and even the youngsters coming through have done really well. Mason (Greenwood) has scored two, Chongy (Tahith Chong) has done really well and Angel (Gomes) scored.

“It's always going to be tough, but it's a long season. If it's not there at the start I've just got to keep biding my time and try to get in that team.

“Obviously I hope that I start on the first day, but it's not always the case. I've started a few, but we've shared the minutes. I think all the positions are still up for grabs."

Victory against Spurs made it four straight wins on tour to raise spirits around United ahead of the new season.

“Spurs are going to be one of the teams challenging for the league next season," said James. “As we hope to, too. It was great test.

“We're going to feel a lot fitter going back. We've got more games left and we're going to be ready going into the season.

“We've been showing what we've been doing in training. That high press and trying to win the ball back.

“We had chances and goals from it (against Spurs), when we've won the ball high up and we've gone on the counter, which is something the gaffer has brought in. That's his philosophy."

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