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Bound for the USA! United's tour squad heads to LA

The travelling party boarded the long flight to Los Angeles where training will be stepped up ahead of the 2018/19 Premier League season, which starts in less than a month’s time when United host Leicester City at Old Trafford on Friday 10 August.

Among the players pictured prior to take-off were Matteo Darmian, Ander Herrera, Joel Pereira and Andreas Pereira, as well as exciting youngsters Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong, who will be hoping to make an impact during the five-match trip to the US.

Chris Smalling also tweeted a picture of himself and fellow defender Luke Shaw after boarding the plane.