Manchester United are preparing for a pre-season run out against Derby on Sunday without their Euro 2020 stars.
A host of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's leading lights are enjoying extended breaks following their efforts with their countries.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw have all been kept busy over the past month.
Their absence will allow other players to impress Solskjaer however ahead of the season opener vs Leeds on August 14.
The United boss has never been shy to shuffle his pack and give fringe players an opportunity.
Their clash against the Rams - led by club great Wayne Rooney - allows Solskjaer to analyse his options.
Dean Henderson could marshal the defence despite his future remaining somewhat in the air as he targets the No 1 spot.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka was the unlucky right-back to miss out with England so he will be looking to impress this term whist Alex Telles too is available despite links of a move away.
Axel Tuanzebe, a man with huge promise, continues to struggle for opportunities so will be keen to get minutes under his belt.
In midfielder Nemanja Matic could well feature following a summer off for the Serbian. Several of his usual partners remain unavailable which may well give a fringe player an opportunity.
Andreas Pereira recently returned from a loan spell at Lazio and has shown himself to be versatile across the midfield.
Mason Greenwood missed the Euros because of injury but has been training at Carrington alongside attacking colleague Juan Mata, who recently penned a new deal.
The latter is one of the most senior members of the squad and may have a role to player with a younger player should Solskjaer give them an opportunity.
Academy graduates like Joe Hugill, Anthony Elanga, Teden Mengi and Shola Shoretire could all be called upon.
Some of them were included in first team squads last term with Shoretire making his debut against Newcastle from the bench.
One player who won't be featuring is Jadon Sancho, who is soon expected to be announced as a United player.
The winger was part of England's Euro 2020 efforts and will now enjoy some downtime ahead of his return to action.
Sancho's first United outing is likely to be a pre-season friendly with Everton next month.
Raphael Varane also remains a man of the club's radar as they discuss personal terms ahead of a potential transfer from Real Madrid.
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