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James challenged to ‘step up’ with no Sancho at Man Utd as Giggs sees positives for Wales winger

Ryan Giggs is looking for Daniel James to “step up” at Manchester United now that he no longer has the threat of added competition from Jadon Sancho hanging over his head.

For much of the summer transfer window it appeared as though the Red Devils would be adding to their stock of attacking wide men.

England international Sancho was identified as a top target, but those at Old Trafford were unable to put a deal with Borussia Dortmund in place.

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Inability to reach an agreement there has helped to keep James in his current surroundings, with reports of loan interest fended off as deadline day approached.