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Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United's reputation for giving youth a chance has helped academy become biggest producer of English talent

Ryan Giggs believes Manchester United's willingness to give kids a chance has helped the club's academy become the biggest producer of Premier League talent.

A study conducted by Press Association Sport found that United's academy graduates last season racked up more top-flight minutes than players coming from any other system across the world.

There were 35 players who emerged from United's youth ranks and featured in the Premier League last season, with significant playing time for Red Devils stars Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard as well as West Brom captain Darren Fletcher, Burnley pair Tom Heaton and Michael Keane and Leicester's Danny Drinkwater and Danny Simpson.