Ayden Heaven has been handed a first start of his senior career in Manchester United's Europa League clash with Real Sociedad this evening.

Ruben Amorim has explained why he picked Ayden Heaven ahead of Victor Lindelof for Manchester United ’s clash against Real Sociedad. The 18-year-old centre-back was handed the first senior start of his career by United boss Amorim for Thursday’s Europa League second leg match.

Manchester United fans had a lot to say about young centre-back Ayden Heaven who played against Arsenal for the first time since leaving.

Manchester United's form is improving as the players at Old Trafford adapt to the ideas of new manager Ruben Amorim.

Ruben Amorim says Ayden Heaven will continue to start for Manchester United if he continues to play like he did against Real Sociedad yesterday.Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of

Ayden Heaven is already quite a 'complete' player despite his youth, according to Ruben Amorim. It is increasingly looking as though Manchester United pulled off a real coup by poaching the teenage centre-back from Arsenal in January.

Ruben Amorim has been impressed by the performances of Ayden Heaven in the Manchester United first-team but knows tougher tests lie ahead for the talented teenager. Heaven has made three appearances since he signed from Arsenal in the winter transfer window and earned his first start as United defeated Real Sociedad on Thursday night.