How Manchester United could line up in the Europa League under Erik ten Hag

It is now just over a week until Manchester United begin their pre-season preparations under the guidance of the new manager Erik ten Hag.

United were eager to have the Dutchman in place before the end of the last campaign in order to ensure there was a smooth transition between regimes and so that no precious time was lost in a summer which could dictate the success of the next decade at Old Trafford.

Ten Hag will oversee training for the first time on June 27 when the first phase of players return to Carrington ready to impress the new man in charge. Amongst them will be those who weren't involved on recent international duty and a cluster of squad players all fighting to get a chance as part of the new-look United side.

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The new United manager won't be blessed with a full squad of players to begin with, but it could actually work to his advantage ahead of a gruelling season in which his side will once again be involved in the Europa League.

Ten Hag will need to utilise his squad to its limits next season if he is to maintain a strong showing in the Premier League while also staying competitive in Europe, something which he could get a taste of this summer.

With so many of his senior stars away for the opening weeks of pre-season the new United manager will get a good look at the club's fringe players and be able to gauge which ones should be a part of the Europa League squad next season.

Tom Heaton could be given the chance as backup 'keeper next season with Dean Henderson set to leave the club on loan to Nottingham Forest. Diogo Dalot and Alex Telles could occupy the two full-back roles, and Victor Lindelof could be