Academy Ambitions: Amir Ibragimov and Jim Thwaites on the Road to United's First Team

Helen Evans is joined by former United defender Wes Brown for a closer look at the pathway from the Academy to the first team.

Highly-rated youngsters Amir Ibragimov and Jim Thwaites discuss life at Carrington, competing in the UEFA Youth League, travelling with the club in Europe and their ambitions of making the breakthrough into Manchester United's senior squad. Amir also shares the advice he received from Mateus Cunha while training with the first team and explains how experiences alongside senior players are helping shape his development.

Plus, Under-21s manager Adam Lawrence discusses preparing players for first-team football, the close relationship between the Academy and senior setup, and the pride that comes from helping the next generation of Manchester United talent grow both on and off the pitch.

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