Amorim promotes 6ft 5in wonderkid, 16, to Man Utd training

RUBEN AMORIM has promoted a 6ft 5in wonderkid into Manchester United's first-team training.

The new Red Devils manager coached his first training session at the club since replacing Erik ten Hag.

Amorim, 39, is preparing his team for his first game in charge which will come on Sunday away at Ipswich Town.

However, he only had ten first-team players available to him due to international obligations.

Kobbie Mainoo is continuing to build up his fitness, while Amad Diallo also took part, having missed Ivory Coast's defeat to Zambia on Friday.

Defenders Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro also took part in the session as they look to step up their fitness levels.

This meant that the boss called upon the academy to flesh out the session.

Godwill Kukonki, 16, was one player who was given an opportunity by the Portuguese coach.

The defender is highly rated at the club, having impressed with the under-18s this season.

It is believed that he has the "technical and physical qualities" needed to star in senior football.

Kukonki has been compared to Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol due to his ability with his left foot.

Other first-team stars who were involved were Casemiro, Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford.

Rashford made the most of the international break with a trip to New York to watch some NBA action.

Tyrell Malacia was also on the grass as he continued to build his fitness.

The defender has not featured for the club since the final game of the 2022/23 season.

Manchester United have confirmed that Amorim will get his first chance to see the full squad later this week.

This will be when they all return from international duty.

However, there will be doubts over Victor Lindelof as he picked up injuries for Sweden.