Ruben Amorim is impressed with Manchester United youngster who Erik ten Hag overlooked

Harry Amass made his full Manchester United debut against Newcastle on Sunday.

The youngster made his first senior appearance for the club against Leicester before the international break and made his first start at St. James' Park as Ruben Amorim rotated.

Amass won each of his aerial duels, had 31 touches of the ball and completed 11 passes. He was up against a physically imposing Newcastle side and he played in front of a hostile atmosphere, but Amass' composure was impressive and he certainly didn't look out of place in the team.

When Amorim was asked about Amass during his post-match press conference, he said: "I think he did quite well. He caught a player that is really fast, he debuted in maybe one of the hardest stadiums with one team that is in a good moment. I think he did really well. He needs to continue."

United were 2-0 up against Championship-bound Leicester when Amass was introduced to the game at the King Power Stadium, so playing against Newcastle was a different kettle of fish.

The in-form Jacob Murphy and experienced Kieran Trippier came down Amass' side of the pitch and the 17-year-old didn't put a foot wrong, which was easier said than done in the circumstances.

United suffered a 14th defeat in the Premier League against Newcastle, but Amass should be delighted with his performance. He was replaced by Patrick Dorgu in the 55th minute when the scoreline was 2-1 and delivered the kind of display that will help him gain the trust of Amorim going forward.

Amorim deserves credit for giving Amass the opportunities he was desperate for because he was on the cusp of a debut at the beginning of the season and was bizarrely overlooked.

Erik ten Hag brought Amass to the United States for the pre-season tour and