Josh Harrop has revealed that he is eager to force his way into the main squad at Manchester United.

The 19-year-old, who recently recovered from a hernia complaint to feature for the club's Under-21 side against Norwich City earlier this week, has trained with the senior players on numerous occasions this season.

Having seen fellow youngsters being given the chance to impress by manager Louis van Gaal, Harrop is hopeful that his opportunity will also come.

"I feel like I'm getting to the stage now where I'm getting older and progressing. I just need to keep working hard, day in and day out, in training and do my best. We'll see what happens but, hopefully, I'll get my chance in the first team," the midfielder told MUTV.

"A few of the lads have been involved in it this season and that's my aim. That's what I'm here for. I want to train hard and get a chance. Cameron [Borthwick-Jackson] came on for 20 minutes recently and that's the aim for any young lad at United.

"I've been training before a few of the Champions League games and been in and out when we've needed players coming over. It's great getting asked and good experience to be with the first team. It's nice to get involved and for the manager to see you. A few of the first-team players I speak to and get along with always help you settle in."

Stockport-born Harrop joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2012.