Former Manchester United defender David May firmly believes Dan Gore has the character and ability to impress during his loan move at Port Vale.
The League One club won the race for the 19-year-old's services for the remainder of the campaign, offering him a chance of first-team football.
After two senior appearances for his boyhood club, against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and Aston Villa on Boxing Day in the Premier League, this will provide another test for the talented youngster.
May, who played in the League Cup game at Vale Park in 1994, when Paul Scholes marked his debut with both goals in a 2-1 victory for Alex Ferguson's men, has no doubts that Gore can handle the physical nature of third-tier football.