Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of the need for younsgeters like Jonny Evans to step their game up this year, or face up to the fact that they will never make it at Old Trafford.

Ferguson said: "When we signed these young lads, we thought they had the potential to go on and do well.

"They have now come to an age where we need to start making big decisions on them. We have to decide whether they should go on loan again or whether they can join our squad of 23 players.

"I would be delighted with that. It is a challenge for them as the standard of our team is high."