Manchester United rejects who proved there is life after Old Trafford… England call-up Michael Keane joins list including Danny Drinkwater, Wilfried Zaha (and Paul Pogba!)

There was a time when leaving Manchester United guaranteed a downward trajectory in a player's career.

But nowadays many youngsters have carved out good careers after struggling to make the grade at Old Trafford - or even after falling out of favour.

With Michael Keane being called up for the latest England first-team squad, Sportsmail looks at some of the players who have bounced back from their United woe.

Tom Heaton (Goalkeeper, Burnley)

Heaton didn't make a senior appearance for Manchester United, leaving the club in 2010, but has since become Burnley's No 1 following spells at Cardiff City and Bristol City.