Manchester United are expected to give several promising youngsters a chance to impress when they begin their pre-season schedule this summer.
The Reds will be without a host of international stars due to their involvement in the World Cup, with their pre-season fixtures set to begin before the final is played. Even those who do not advance to the final stages of the international tournament are expected to be given time off following their involvement before they are required back at Carrington.
It means the likes of JJ Gabriel, Reece Munro, James Overy and Noah Ajayi could all feature in the first pre-season matches, alongside senior players who will not be at the World Cup.
With that in mind, here is a look at the strongest side that could be used in the first matches of pre-season this summer.
5. LB - Diego Leon
Leon featured during pre-season last summer and could get some minutes again this year. He made his Paraguay debut last year but was not named in the latest squad. | Getty Images
6. CM - Tyler Fletcher
Fletcher has been a regular in matchday squads and will get a chance in pre-season. | Getty Images
7. CM - Sekou Kone
Kone has endured a difficult start to life at United but could get another senior chance in the summer. | Manchester United via Getty Images
8. CAM - Mason Mount
Mount will get the chance to replace Bruno Fernandes in pre-season. | Getty Images