Manchester United Treble winner Denis Irwin expects Anthony Elanga to see first team action this season.
Although there is plenty of competition for places at Old Trafford, he has backed him to be involved more often if he's patient.
Irwin told the club's website: "We've got a great tradition of young lads coming through. I watched the U23s during the week and Shoretire is a talented footballer.
"I've got to say Elanga, he's looked pretty impressive. I watched him against Chelsea in the youth cup probably two years ago and I thought he was our stand out player.
"You fast forward, he came in and played against Wolves last year, scored a centre-forward's goal with his head and I thought he's been a breath of fresh air in pre-season.
"So he's got a taste of it, there's huge competition so I don't know how much of an involvement he'll have this season, but no doubt he'll play in League Cups.
"He might just have to bide his time but I'm sure we'll see him more and more."