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HARRY AMASS – remember the name Manchester United fans because he is coming for a first-team place at Old Trafford.The concerns over what the club can do if Luke Shaw cannot play may well be over because Amass has proved himself more than capable while on tour in the USA.Harry Amass has impressed Erik ten Hag during pre-seasonCredit: GettyThe 17-year-old Londoner came through Watford’s academy before United paid them compensation to snatch the highly rated youngster and take him to Carrington.He was called into first-team training last February and got a spot on the bench for the FA Cup game against Liverpool and has represented England at under-15, 16 and 16 levels.But he is really aiming for the first team at Old Trafford, and with the injury problems that have beset Tyrell Malacia and Shaw, he may get it and save United some money in the transfer market along the way.He feels ready and looked it in pre-season games on this US Tour against Arsenal and Real Betis.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAmass said: “Anything can happen at any time. Injuries come about and you’ve just got to take your chance when it comes.“This pre-season is a chance to prove that if I am picked I can do it. Obviously we’ll see what happens when Luke and Tyrell come back.“My intention is to play first-team football at this club.“I think if the opportunity comes, I’ve got to take it with both hands, it could change my career. I am just waiting for that moment, I am ready.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAmass is an all action full-back much in the mould of Shaw and provided the assist for Amad’s goal in the 3-2 win over Real Betis.He said: “On the ball I am comfortable, I like to dribble a lot, I like to take on players, I like to excite the fans, play exciting football.Marcus Rashford spotted after Manchester United star picks up injury against Real Betis in pre-season friendly“On the ball, in the build-up, ain’t a problem.“Obviously it’s off the ball you’ve got to work hard, make sure you’re at it 100 per cent.”The 5ft9 rising star is not afraid to stick his foot in either.He said: “You’ve just got to show your aggressive side, you might be young, smaller than the opponent, but you have to show you are aggressive, and don’t back down. Then you can have a good game.”He has struck up an immediate understanding with a revitalised Marcus Rashford down the left too, which the teenager puts down to the talent of his teammate.He said: “Playing with him makes it ten times easier, he is an unbelievable player, playing with him on the wing it’s easy.”Link-up play, he gets it, he understands my game straight away.”With his confidence and ability it is no surprise that comparisons are already being made with Shaw, who did not play for United due to the injury he picked up in February.Amass said: “It is a good comparison. In my opinion one of the best left-backs in the Premier League, if not the best for a long time.”So I am not going to complain about the comparison.”Erik ten Hag has been good at bringing young players through in his two years at United like Alejandro Garnacho, Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo and is confident of doing the same with Amass.Man Utd pre-season tour squad in fullGoalkeepers: Tom Heaton, Demot Mee, Andre Onana, Radek Vitek.Defenders: Harry Amass, Rhys Bennett, Jonny Evans,Will Fish, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Sam Murray, Aaron Wan-Bissaka,Leny Yoro.Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Hannibal, Jack Fletcher, Sam Mather, Scott McTominay, Mason Mount, Maxi Oyedele, James Scanlon.Forwards: Antony, Amad, Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Ethan Wheatley.Reported injured: Tyrell MalaciaLeft out: Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Pellistri and Luke Shaw.Ten Hag said: “We all see here a potential like where we have seen in previous years, for instance Garnacho last season.“We had it during last season with Kobbie.“He is not that far away now at this moment. If we train him well, if we coach him well, then in three months it’s possible that he can be on that point.“In this moment he needs to catch up and he has to develop some skills to play for Manchester United, competing for the highest positions in the league.“But with big talent it can go up very quickly and that is very interesting to see if he is capable of doing this.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA packed Old Trafford might soon be finding out just how capable he is.Harry Amass, remember the name. More

MANCHESTER UNITED icon Dwight Yorke fears there is something strange about Ruud van Nistelrooy’s return to Old Trafford.Van Nistelrooy, 48, completed an emotional return to Manchester this summer after a legendary five-year stint playing under Sir Alex Ferguson, who signed him back in 2001.Dwight Yorke fears there’s ‘something not quite right’ about Ruud van Nistelrooy’s return to Old TraffordCredit: RexYorke believes United will replace Ten Hag with the Dutchman if he is sackedCredit: GettyVan Nistelrooy has joined Erik Ten Hag’s coaching staff as United’s assistant manager – and has been credited for signing Arsenal prodigy Chido Obi-Martin to the club this week.It is thought that the man who scored 150 goals in 219 games for the Red Devils could help spur on United’s young attack next season.But Yorke – who also shined under Ferguson – believes there’s more than meets the eye with the move.Yorke told BoyleSports, who offer the latest Champions League Betting: “Something is not quite right about that, in my opinion, because although he’s very professional.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”I’m sure he’ll go in there and do all his due diligence for the manager and work under the manager’s regime – but I don’t like the bigger picture.”I’ve got to be honest. I’d rather sit on the side and be clear in my intention of being a full-time manager.”I just think the environment is not quite right, even though you’re pushing for the team to win and I’m sure that’s the case with Ruud.”But if that doesn’t go well, then there is only one person who’s going to take the blame and be sacked.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”That is unless Ruud decides to leave if Ten Hag goes, but personally I wouldn’t like to be in his position.”I’ve seen it with Roy Keane, under Paul Lambert, under the likes of Martin O’Neill as well, it wasn’t for Keane to be a number two.”And I like to think Ruud is similar in that sense, having said that it’s such a great opportunity to be at United as it’s not easy to turn your back on in any role.”The former Trinidad and Tobago striker further added that it is “obvious” that United would appoint Van Nistelrooy should Ten Hag be sacked.Yorke, 52, also believes that England U21 coach Lee Carsley will land the top job and replace Gareth Southgate, who quit two days after the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euros final.Lee Carsley won the U21 Euros last yearCredit: GettyHe said: “I think the FA want to showcase that England has got a quality level of managers and I think that they want us to probably ideally go with an English manager.”They will have a hard time picking the manager, but I think they will go for Carsley as a first option for the next few games just to see how he gets on. “I think then the season will start and then things will take shape, if things don’t go to plan at Newcastle for Eddie Howe then he might end up with England.READ MORE SUN STORIES”They will go for an interim manager with Carlsey for a few games in September and see how that goes. If he gets a really good response then he could be installed as the full -time manager. “If that doesn’t go to plan, Howe, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard will come into the frame.” More

FORMER Newcastle star Tommy Cassidy has died aged 73 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.The Magpies have paid tribute to their former midfielder, who played 239 times for them between 1970 and 1980.Tommy Cassidy played more than 200 times for NewcastleCredit: AlamyCassidy helped the Toon reach two cup finals during the 1970sCredit: AlamyIn an official statement, the Toon reeled off several of Cassidy’s considerable achievements from his days wearing black and white.They then added: “The thoughts of everyone at Newcastle United are with Tommy’s family and friends.”Born in Belfast, Cassidy began his playing career with Northern Irish side Glentoran.He moved to Tyneside in October 1970, quickly going on to become a popular figure at St James’ Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCassidy helped Newcastle reach the 1974 FA Cup final, as well as the 1976 League Cup showpiece.He made 239 Toon appearances in total, scoring 28 goals, before signing for Burnley in 1980.Following three years at Turf Moor he moved to APOEL, spending the final two seasons of his playing career in Cyprus before hanging up his boots.In addition to his successful playing career, Cassidy also earned 24 caps for his country.Most read in FootballThe pinnacle of his international career came in 1982, when he represented Northern Ireland at the World Cup in Spain.After finishing his playing career, Cassidy went into management.He bossed APOEL for four years between 1985 and 1989, before stints with Gateshead and former club Glentoran.Cassidy continued to move between Northern Ireland and the North East, extending his managerial career with Ards, Sligo Rovers, Workington, Newcastle Blue Star and Whitby Town.His final spell came with Blyth Spartans during the 2011-12 season.As he battled Alzheimer’s in his latter years, Cassidy attended Newcastle United’s Memory Cafe – which the Toon describe as their “drop-in session at St James’ Park for those living with life-changing memory loss illnesses”.Paying tribute to their 1982 World Cup star, Northern Ireland wrote on social media: “We are saddened today to learn of the passing of Tommy Cassidy, one of our heroes from España 82.”Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time.”Plenty of Newcastle fans also had kind words for their former star.Among them, one wrote on social media: “Really sad news with the passing of Tommy Cassidy a real lovely man a fabulous footballer and vastly underrated, thanks for the memories Tommy.”While a second posted: “RIP Tommy Cassidy. A Newcastle United man through & through.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third commented: “Really sad news this morning about the passing of Tommy Cassidy. He was a truly great man, full of fun and massively helpful to me down the years.”While the Newcastle United Supporters Trust wrote: “RIP Tommy Cassidy.”Cassidy became a Newcastle hero during a decade at St James’ ParkCredit: AlamyNewcastle have paid tribute to the Northern IrishmanCredit: Getty More

COLE PALMER has been spotted soaking up the sun on holiday with a mystery woman.The England hero and the blonde bombshell were all smiles off the coast of Ibiza.Cole Palmer holidayed with a mystery womanCredit: SplashThe pair soaked up the sun in IbizaCredit: SplashThey both relaxed on a paddleboardCredit: SplashWith Palmer all smiles with the blonde beautyCredit: SplashThe stunner appeared to enjoy getting cosy to the Chelsea starCredit: SplashAfter a dip in the sea she dried off in the sunCredit: SplashAn England branded speaker could be seen on the boatCredit: SplashPalmer is enjoying a well-earned holidayCredit: SplashPalmer was pictured relaxing on the back of a boat while looking at his phone.He then joined the bikini-clad beauty as they enjoyed a dip in the sea together.The pair rode the waves on a paddleboard and Palmer enjoyed a lie down as the mystery woman held the paddle.After frolicking in the Mediterranean Sea, they hopped back on their luxury boat and dried off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA red and white England speaker was spotted among his possessions on board.It even appeared to have his Three Lions shirt number, 24, printed on it. Palmer will soon be due back at Chelsea ahead of the new Premier League season.The Blues kick-off their campaign on August 18 against his former club Manchester City.Most read in FootballBut, for now, the 22-year-old midfielder is loving his well-deserved break.Palmer had a stellar first season at Chelsea, scoring 22 league goals.Cole Palmer hits gym less than 48 hours after Euro 2024 final heartache as Chelsea star gets straight back to workPalmer and the woman chilled out on the waterCredit: SplashPalmer performed well at the Euros for EnglandCredit: SplashThe pair enjoyed some fruit after their paddleboardingCredit: SplashPalmer relaxed and was pictured scrolling on his phoneCredit: SplashHis mystery woman took in the stunning viewsCredit: SplashHis performances saw him win the Premier League’s Young Player of the Year award and he was voted PFA Fans’ Player of the Year.He then continued to impress for England at the Euros.Palmer assisted Ollie Watkins’ dramatic semi-final winner and scored the brilliant equalising goal in the final.But, despite the super sub’s heroics, the Three Lions fell short again as Spain went on to win 2-1.Cole Palmer’s car collectionCole Palmer is Chelsea’s driving force on the pitch – and off the field he boasts an impressive garage.His main vehicle is his luxury Lamborghini Urus, which costs between £190,000 and £240,000 to buy.It is powered by Lambo’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, it reaches 0-62 mph in around 3.5 seconds and it has a top speed of around 190 mph.He also used to travel around in a £30,000 Mercedes A-Class that he bought after landing his first pro contract at Man City.Since then, Palmer has also owned a BMW i4 worth £71,000.He drove away from the dealership with the German manufacturer’s first Gran Coupé electric car back in 2022.Read more on his stunning car collection HERE. More