Who is Jim Thwaites? Man United's set piece starlet promoted by Ruben Amorim

Manchester United are ramping up their preparations for Ruben Amorim's first match in charge. The Portuguese leads United to Ipswich Town on Sunday after replacing Erik ten Hag.

Amorim took up his head coach role last week, signing a three-year contract after United agreeing a compensation package with Sporting CP. United head to Ipswich 12th in the Premier League table after picking up four points in their last two games.

Amorim has been working with his some of his new players at Carrington this week, while many have been injured or on international duty. Among the first-team group is 16-year-old Jim Thwaites, who is regarded to have a bright future ahead of him. So, who exactly is the teenager?

Thwaites is a 16-year-old central midfielder who has risen through the ranks at Old Trafford. He was one of 10 players to sign a first-year scholarship deal in the summer, as young players cannot sign professional contracts until they turn 17.

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He played for the club's U16, U18, and U21 teams last season, earning the Goal of the Season award at both U16 and U18 levels. He made 10 appearances for the U18s, scoring a crucial equalising goal in the 2-2 draw with Derby County.

The young player's two appearances for the development squad were as a second-half substitute in the Premier League 2 matches against Derby and Middlesbrough. This season, he has already scored four goals in nine games - just three of which have been as a starter - for the U18s.

Thwaites is particularly strong with set pieces and bagged his second free-kick goal of the campaign