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Who is Toby Collyer? Manchester United youngster included in Erik ten Hag's squad vs Leeds United

Toby Collyer has been given a chance to impress Erik ten Hag in pre season, having been called up to the Dutchman's squad to face Leeds in their friendly on Thursday.

The 19-year-old only joined the club a year ago from Brighton. He made a strong impression during his first season, playing for the U21 side in PL2 and making two appearances against senior opposition in the EFL Trophy.

He also made three appearances for the club's U18 side and will now face the biggest moment of his United career so far, travelling to Norway with the first team.

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A defensive midfielder, he is also adept at playing in a central defensive role and has been training alongside first team stars during the early stages of pre season. Should he continue to impress, then a role United's tour of the USA could follow - another big opportunity for the talented teenager.

Here, MEN Sport has taken a quick look at some basic information you need to know about Collyer:

Name: Tobias Collyer

Date of birth: January 3, 2004

Position: Defensive midfielder

Birthplace: Worthing, England

Career history: Having begun his career with Brighton - Collyer's talents have been spotted by United and there are high hopes for the defensive midfielder after impressing during his time at United.

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