Manchester United are set to participate in next season's EFL Trophy for the first time in their history.
The Red Devils will enter a team comprised largely of Under-21 players as they make their debut in the competition.
The rules of the EFL Trophy state that at least six of the club's starting line-up must be 21 years old or younger as of June 30.
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Additionally, no more than two of the players over 21 can have made more than 40 first-team appearances, also as of June 30.
United's Head of Academy, Nicky Butt, explained that the motivation for entering the tournament was to provide young players with the opportunity to test themselves against older, more experienced opposition.