Romero: Man Utd are best club in the world but it's not easy being second choice

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero insists he is happy at the "best club in the world" despite a lack of regular minutes, but admits that he never intended to serve in a backup capacity when he joined the club.

Speaking ahead of United's Europa League clash at home to AZ on Thursday, Romero confessed that it's "not easy" being a second choice 'keeper, but he is determined to keep working hard for a place in the team.

"It’s not easy. But I work every day for this chance to play and then I am ready when it comes," Romero told a press conference.

"In the last four years, I was in a difficult situation. I work every day for the chance and if I have my chance I try to do my best.

"I work hard and I am at the best club in the world. I said I wanted to play for United one day when I was younger and now I worked to get my chance.

"When I got the chance to come to United I knew I accepted that I would be playing a few games but when you get the chance to wear this shirt it’s a dream come true.

"It was never the intention to be second choice."

Lee Grant started ahead of Romero in United's last European outing, which they lost 2-1 away at Astana.

The Argentine will be in contention to return to Solskjaer's line up against his former employers AZ, with the Red Devils needing a win or a draw to secure top spot in Group L.

United are due to host Everton at Old Trafford three days later, with five points currently separating them and fourth-place Chelsea in the Premier League standings.