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Southall backs 'naive' James to kick on and become a Man Utd great

The one-time Welsh international shot-stopper sees great potential in his compatriot to make a name for himself at Old Trafford

Former Everton goalkeeper Neville Southall has backed fellow Welshman Daniel James to become a Manchester United great following his debut goal against Chelsea.

The pacy winger, still just 21 years of age, was one of just three new arrivals at Old Trafford and while the other two – Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka – were thrust into the action from the start, James was introduced as a second-half substitute.

However, he rounded off the scoring as Paul Pogba played him in to make it 4-0 and compounded Chelsea’s misery.