Daniel James is convinced he’s made himself a marked man next season – and Moussa Sissoko’s stamp is just a sign of what’s to come.

The Manchester United winger was the victim of such rough treatment in Thursday’s 2-1 win against Tottenham that Mauricio Pochettino was moved to apologise for his team’s behaviour.

James’ searing pace also saw him singled out in earlier tour games against Perth Glory and Inter Milan.

The 21-year-old was left writhing in pain after Sissoko’s studs came down on his midriff at the Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai. Earlier, the Spurs midfielder was guilty of hacking him down on the edge of the area.

But he claims he is used to opponents trying to kick him out of the game - and insists he won’t be bullied now that he’s stepped up to the Premier League.

The former Swansea player said: “If you watch any of my games from last season, I think it’s going to happen to me every game.

“I got some rough treatment against Spurs, but it’s literally every game. I’m used to it. It’s just about getting back up and getting on with it.

“It’s always going to be part of my game. Being a winger, I’m always going to get fouled, but it’s just about how you get on with it. I don’t let it get in my head and just keep going.

“The Sissoko one, I’ve nipped in just before and he’s fouled me at the edge of the box in a good position. Part of my game is about winning those fouls and getting in good positions.”

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James has impressed on United’s tour to Australia and Asia, with his lightning pace set to add a new dimension to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attack.

United’s manager plans to ease him into the action following his £15m summer move, but the Wales international is confident he will make an impact at Old Trafford.

“The manager brought me in for a reason,” he said. “Obviously my aim is to play, but I don’t expect to play.

“We’ve got amazing forward players here and even the youngsters coming through have done really well. Mason (Greenwood) has scored two, Chongy (Tahith Chong) has done really well and Angel (Gomes) scored.

“It’s always going to be tough, but it’s a long season. If it’s not there at the start I’ve just got to keep biding my time and try to get in that team.

“Obviously I hope that I start on the first day, but it’s not always the case. I’ve started a few, but we’ve shared the minutes. I think all the positions are still up for grabs.”

Victory against Spurs made it four straight wins on tour to raise spirits around United ahead of the new season.

“Spurs are going to be one of the teams challenging for the league next season,” said James. “As we hope to, too. It was great test.

“We’re going to feel a lot fitter going back. We’ve got more games left and we’re going to be ready going into the season.

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“We’ve been showing what we’ve been doing in training. That high press and trying to win the ball back.

“We had chances and goals from it (against Spurs), when we’ve won the ball high up and we’ve gone on the counter, which is something the gaffer has brought in. That’s his philosophy.”