Ashley Young contract extended by Manchester United

By Zinny Boswell

Image: Ashley Young has two goals for Manchester United this season

Manchester United have triggered a clause in Ashley Young's contract to extend his deal for a further year.

Young, who has made 30 appearances this season, has seen good performances at full-back rewarded by manager Jose Mourinho, keeping natural left-back Luke Shaw on the bench.

The former Aston Villa midfielder's exploits have not gone unnoticed by England boss Gareth Southgate, who has selected Young in his last two squads.

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He will be available for selection for England's forthcoming friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.

Young was left out of United's starting line-up for Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton in the FA Cup, but was introduced at half-time by Mourinho after the United boss was left angered by Shaw's performance.

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After a four-year spell at Villa Park, Young was brought to Old Trafford by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011 for a fee in the region of £16m.

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The 32-year-old began his career at Watford and he scored a sensational double on his return to his boyhood club in November as United earned a 4-2 win at Vicarage Road - he had not scored since May 2016.

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