Eight youngsters who could save Man United millions after Ruben Amorim opportunities

In the absence of several senior figures at Carrington on Monday, new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim invited a crop of the club's academy players to participate in first-team training.

Over the years, it has not been uncommon for players from either the Under-21s or the Under-18s to make the step-up to first-team training to make up the numbers, meaning there is no guarantee those who were involved on Monday will still be in situ by the end of this week once more members of the international contingent return.

Nevertheless, being handed the opportunity to train in front of the new boss on his first day on the training ground must have felt significant for the likes of Godwill Kukonki, Jim Thwaites and Finley McAllister.

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Amorim is understood to be a big supporter of developing young players and bringing through academy-developed players. United's youth system is considered as one of the best in the world and there is a a growing collection of talent within it which is already attracting plenty of attention.

Amorim's arrival at Old Trafford marks the beginning of a new dawn. His appointment has created a sense of excitement and optimism, meaning the slate has been wiped clean.

With that in mind, MEN Sport has selected eight United youngsters who will be aspiring to become part of Amorim's long-term plans, even though several of them are still some way off becoming first-team options.

Centre-back Kukoni, 16, trained with United's first-team stars on Monday, giving Amorim the opportunity to have a first look at him. The defender, who is left-footed, is