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.
Vitek has shone at Bristol City and could feature in pre-season ahead of Tom Heaton and Andre Onana.
1. GK - Radek Vitek
Vitek has shone at Bristol City and could feature in pre-season ahead of Tom Heaton and Andre Onana. | Getty Images
Heaven has enjoyed another productive season and could feature in pre-season with others away.
2. CB - Ayden Heaven
Heaven has enjoyed another productive season and could feature in pre-season with others away. | Getty Images
Kukonki could be handed another chance this summer but might struggle for minutes if Leny Yoro is not selected by France.
3. CB - Godwill Kukonki
Kukonki could be handed another chance this summer but might struggle for minutes if Leny Yoro is not selected by France. | Getty Images
Kamason might get some minutes at right-back with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui both away.
4. RB - Jaydan Kamason
Kamason might get some minutes at right-back with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui both away. | Getty Images