Key quotes from Ruben's press conference

United take on the Hammers in New Jersey on Saturday night (kick-off 00:00 BST, Sunday in the UK) and, ahead of the match, Amorim spoke with the media for the first time since the end of last season.

There were questions on England internationals Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo, plus captain Bruno Fernandes's likely position in the XI.

Reporters were also keen to ask about the players who are training back at Carrington, and Amorim said they had been given "time to think" about their futures.

WORLD-CLASS SHAW

“I think Luke Shaw is a world-class player. That is my feeling – when he touches the ball, the ability to play one against one. England had two finals and he’s always there - that means…