Manchester United have always had a pathway from the academy to first team and this summer's pre-season tour provides a chance for the new generation of youngsters to take the next step in their careers.
The likes of Amad and Kobbie Mainoo will be targeting minutes this summer as they seek to show Erik ten Hag what they can do.
And the senior players have a key role to play as well, just as they have done on tours past. Rio Ferdinand played a key role in helping Jesse Lingard breakthrough during pre-season and the former Manchester United midfielder said the England defender's role was critical to his development.
In 2013, he was taken by David Moyes on a tour for the first time, scoring four goals across matches in Australia, Thailand and Japan.
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