Manchester United's plan for Shola Shoretire has been revealed thanks to Anthony Elanga

The cold Friday nights at Leigh Sports Village are often made worthwhile by Manchester United's academy talent.

There is no escape from the elements at the stadium that is situated around 10 miles away from Old Trafford, but sometimes there are individual performances so brilliant that they are enough to make you forget about the cold biting at your fingers.

United have a rich history of naturing academy talent and that tradition has survived decades when other aspects of the clubs have changed and evolved. There are hundreds of staff that work tirelessly at United and some are tasked with defining and shaping young players' futures every day. United's unrivalled record of producing players is a testament to their brilliant work.

Last weekend against West Ham, Ralf Rangnick started Mason Greenwood and Anthony Elanga down the right and left channels respectively. Marcus Rashford came off the bench and scored a late, dramatic matchwinner. The United way hasn't been lost.

United have wrestled with their identity since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club. Success is judged by silverware won at the club and that has come at a premium. United have won just three major trophies since 2013, but their trust in academy talent has been the one constant throughout those tumultuous years. It is something to celebrate. It is something that United fans should be proud of.

It had been clear for some time that Elanga was ready to make the step to first-team football and the youngster has made a flawless transition to the Premier League under Ralf Rangnick in recent weeks. Elanga is exciting and direct. He looks well equipped to kick on and play a key role for the remainder of the season and that's because he's been carefully developed in