Three forgotten faces could get final chance as Manchester United prepare for pre-season debut

A year ago, it was Christian Eriksen who made his Manchester United debut in a pre-season match at the Ullevaal Stadion. This time, it could be the turn of another midfield addition to steal the show.

Mason Mount doesn't seem to have stopped smiling in his first week at the club, but he will be judged by what he does on the pitch rather than how positively he talks away from it.

Performances in pre-season certainly won't dictate the success of his signing, though these upcoming matches could well indicate how he'll be used next season and who he will be ahead in the pecking order.

Erik ten Hag has a pretty successful hit-rate with permanent additions since he took charge of the club and today we might get the first idea of just how good Mount could be.

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One of the most exciting aspects of pre-season is the chance to see young players involved and United's illustrious academy could be on shown against Leeds today.

Zidane Iqbal's success on the tour last summer is evidence that even shining in the off-season is not enough to guarantee a transition into the senior set-up and serves as a brutal reminder of how good any young hopeful must be.

United's trio of returning Championship loanees in the shape of Amad, Alvaro Fernandez and Hannibal Mejbri look best set to take advantage of any opportunities that come their way. Hopes are also high for Kobbie Mainoo and the home crowd will be hoping Norwegian youngster Isak Hansen-Aarøen has an opportunity to shine.

If they get given a chance, they must take it. Even then it might