Manchester United's illustrious youth academy might form a strong pillar of the club's identity, but that does not mean Erik ten Hag is going to give youngsters a chance just to keep up the brand image.
One of the key reasons why United appointed the Dutchman a year ago was due to his proven track record of nurturing top young talent, something he has already started doing at United.
Charlie McNeill and Kobbie Mainoo were both given first-team debuts last season, while Alejandro Garnacho made the transition from academy hopeful to a permanent senior squad member.
