Juan Mata has backed Manchester United's youngsters to step up if boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hands them a chance in the Europa League this week.
United face Astana of Kazakhstan at Old Trafford on Thursday in their first European clash of the season.
Solskjaer has hinted he could use the competition to hand experience to young stars including Mason Greenwood, Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong and James Garner and Mata believes they are ready.
"I very much like them," Mata said. "I could speak about every one of them.