'We have more' - Erik ten Hag names six Manchester United youngsters he is excited about

Erik ten Hag has named Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund in a bracket of young Manchester United talents that can spearhead the push for silverware in the future.

Whilst the club may be chasing down their rivals in order to secure a spot in next season's Champions League, the United manager's vision to build upon a base of young talent has come into fruition in recent months.

Whereas last year success was heavily aided by the likes of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen - both signed in Ten Hag's first summer at the club - with existing members of the squad such as David de Gea and Raphael Varane, in the 2023/24 campaign Old Trafford has witnessed the changing of the guard.

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Whether signed from other clubs or growing them through the club's own academy, plenty of young players have been given their opportunity under the Dutchman. With the Premier League top four within reach, Ten Hag is excited not only for the coming months but for the long-term future of United as well.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the Dutchman was asked about the anticipation surrounding Mainoo in particular.

"I think it is in the DNA of Manchester United that young players come through," he replied. "I think about the Busby Babes, the Class of '92, and also we've worked hard to get this generation built in an environment that they are really competitive every day, to bring them through and when they get an opportunity to take them.

"Kobbie Mainoo is one of them. We, as Manchester United coaches, are very happy that a player of his skills is