Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised goalkeeper Lee Grant for his "world-class" attitude ahead of Thursday's clash with Astana.

Grant will earn his second appearance for United in Kazakhstan.

"For a manager like me to have Lee to call upon is fantastic, he has a world-class attitude," Solskjaer said.

"He's probably the fittest of the goalkeepers, he always does extra. He's a 36-year-old going on 26. I've got the perfect goalkeeping department."

As for the inclusion of some senior players who have not been first-team regulars this season, Solskjaer added: "We have done great to qualify after four games, so it gives us an opportunity to give game time to the experienced lads who need it.

"Axel, Luke and Jesse, they've not really had too many games and they're coming back from injuries."