Manchester United youngster Joe Riley has revealed that he never imagined he would make his senior debut last season.

The young full-back took his first-team bow against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup in February and followed that up with a start in the second leg of the Europa League tie against Midtjylland three days later.

In an exclusive interview with manutd.com, Riley spoke of his experiences with the Red Devils senior side in 2016.

"The first game was obviously a dream come true," he said.

"I had a dry mouth going onto the pitch but I think I did quite well. It was good to be able to start in the next game against Midtjylland at Old Trafford as well. It was unbelievable."

The 19-year-old also recalls being picked up by former manager Louis Van Gaal in the squad for the first leg of Europa League tie against Midtjylland.

"I'd never have thought about that happening this season," he added.

"But I saw all the injuries we had and remember saying to everyone: 'This is the best chance for me, I'm never going to get another chance like this again! I need to get there!'

"Louis van Gaal called me in and said I'd got that call and I was going to be travelling with them.

"He spoke to us youngsters and said: 'Congratulations, you've made the squad.' To hear that from the manager was unbelievable.

"My first trip flying away in Europe with the first team and it was just crazy with all the press and everything that goes with it."