Heaton joins Man Utd preseason training as academy kids dominate

Football
6 Jul 2021 • 5:00 PM MYT
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Manchester United kicked off preseason training on Monday with the squad dominated by academy talent.

United stars young and old returned from their holidays to begin their preparations for the fast-approaching Premier League campaign on Monday.

Many players were missing from the club's Carrington base as they continue to represent their national teams at Euro 2020 and the Copa America.

The Athletic reports forwards Joe Hugill, Shola Shoretire, Facundo Pellistri, Tahith Chong and Anthony Elanga, midfielders Dylan Levitt, Ehtan Galbraith and James Garner, and defender Teden Mengi all took part in first-team training.

Elsewhere, the club's goalkeeper training involved youngster Matej Kovar, 21, and new signing Tom Heaton.