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Dunne expecting physical challenge

The young centre-back is one of the Under-18s who has moved into Ricky Sbragia’s group and came off the bench in last Friday’s pre-season friendly at Northampton Town. In an exclusive interview with ManUtd.com, the 18-year-old explained why he appreciates marking more experienced, and wilier strikers, and the problems they usually pose.

United kick off the Premier League 2 campaign with a clash at Fulham on Friday (19:00 BST kick-off), hoping to make a good start to life in the division.

”Obviously I’m in a new age group and have a new coach, so it’s exciting for all of us that have come up,” he said.