Manchester United fullback Diogo Dalot is happy to fight his place this season.
Dalot is relishing the challenge of competing with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for a starting berth after he returned from injury.
He went to China as part of his rehabilitation and made his first appearance of the season in Thursday's 1-0 win against Astana in United's Europa League opener.
"It was our goal to start winning, it's important for us," the Portuguese said.
"I think we did an OK performance with a lot of kids, a lot of energy and it was very good to get my first minutes of the season.
"It was a tough pre-season, very hard. Unfortunately I got injured but now I am back fit and hopefully I can do a lot this season."
Dalot made 23 appearances during his first season at United and faces an arguably tougher battle for minutes this term after the big-money summer acquisition of Wan-Bissaka.
Asked if he is looking forward to the competition and the challenge, he said: "Yeah of course. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't like that.
"I like competition, I like to keep pushing hard and I think I'll be ready."
