Six Manchester United youngsters who could make their debuts vs Wigan Athletic

Erik ten Hag held a youth-packed training session on Wednesday with a plethora of Manchester United academy talents joining the senior stars.

There are a number of current first-teamers who will wish to earn some much-craved game time but the manager may wish to blood a few youngsters for the first time against League One Wigan.

United boast a record of holding an academy player in every matchday squad for the past 86 years and this feat shows no sign of slowing up. The likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo - who made his bow a year ago on Wednesday - are now not only graduates but vital senior figures.

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Others will wish to tread the same path, so based on who was spotted in training, here are six starlets who could finally get their long-awaited debut break this week.

Forson is perhaps the most likely to get the chance to make his competitive debut having been a part of the main pre-season tour squad. He made three starts and played a total of 271 minutes over the summer.

The 19-year-old has made the Champions League matchday squad twice this season but is yet to get his maiden outing. Seven goals in eight academy games - including three in four Premier League 2 matches - shows he is on the right trajectory.

Hugill could get a few minutes having also played a role for Ten Hag in early pre-season. His goal against Leeds in the first friendly will have given him confidence, as will his call-up to the main squad after Anthony Elanga’s departure.

He’s also been named in two European matchday squads and made the bench for the 3-0 Premier League away win at Everton. Hugill - who had a mixed short loan at Altrincham last season - is