When Manchester United's players reported for the start of pre-season, few could have envisioned Jadon Sancho playing as often as he has done.
The winger, who was exiled from the first-team squad for the best part of 12 months, ended United's pre-season campaign by featuring in four of their five friendlies.
It was only against Rosenborg that he played no part. He started the clashes with Rangers, Real Betis and Liverpool, and appeared from the bench in the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the opening game of the tour.
He made four appearances more than many would have anticipated. READ MORE: United issue major Leny Yoro injury update as surgery is confirmed READ MORE: United sponsors Snapdragon open to sponsoring new Old Trafford Having performed professionally during United's tour of the US, both as a left-winger and as a 'false nine', he's put himself in contention to start Saturday's Community Shield clash with Manchester City at Wembley.