A number of Academy graduates were named in the 31-man squad that flew from Manchester to Bangkok on Friday, hoping for an opportunity to stake their claim during Tour 2022.
Among those on the flight were Charlie Savage, Zidane Iqbal and Alejandro Garnacho, plus promising talents who have returned from loan such as Nathan Bishop, Matej Kovar, Ethan Laird, James Garner, Facundo Pellistri and Amad.
Ten Hag delivered a clear message to all the young players within his squad, ahead of Tuesday's Tour 2022 opener against Liverpool, live on MUTV.
“What I want to see is that they learn but also they show themselves because they have to deserve a position in top football," he insisted.