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Tyler Blackett is hoping to keep his place in Manchester United's first-team squad, despite the arrivals of Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind.

Blackett has played in each of United's first three Premier League games after making his competitive debut against Swansea on the opening weekend of the season.

The 20-year-old is likely to face competition from Rojo, who has arrived from Sporting Lisbon, and Blind, who joined from Ajax.

But he's still hoping to make an impact this season. And he's targeting 15 first-team appearances during his breakthrough season.

Blackett said: "I know I’m not going to play in every match but I’d like to think I will get more games and opportunities to do well and be around the first team.

"I’d like to be able to say next summer the team has performed well and I have played maybe 10-15 games. I want to establish myself at this level and prove to myself that I can play here."

ANALYSIS

Tyler Blackett has been one of the few positives to come from United's disappointing start to the season.

He's shown one or two moments of inexperience, but that's to be expected. And otherwise he's been very good.

He's athletic, quick and very comfortable on the ball for someone so young.

He might not be a regular starter now Marco Rojo has got his work permit but he's done enough to be considered part of the first-team squad for the rest of the season.

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Rojo, who can play as a left-sided centre-back or left-back, is likely to be the biggest threat to Blackett's hopes of keeping his place in the team.

The England Under-21 international says he won't give up his shirt without a fight, but is also keen to learn from the Argentina international.

He added: "Obviously, he is someone who plays in my position as well so he is somebody I can look up to and learn off, but hopefully challenge for a place in the team too.

"He’ll get stuck in when the time is right and get a foot in there but he’s got a good left foot on him so he’ll be good for the team and add that balance that we need."