Corry Evans has said that he is privileged to be on Manchester United's tour squad and says that it has provided valuable experience for him. The 19-year-old, who has yet to make a competitive first team appearance, sees the five-match schedule as an ideal time to listen and learn from the likes of veterans Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs.

Evans, speaking before the tour from the Man Utd Hospitality lounge, has played a part in United's two victories against Celtic last week and Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

"It has been a great few months for me and I want it to keep going," said Corry Evans. "I hope I can build on what I have achieved so far and have another successful season.

"It is nice to have Jonny here as well, but I have been mingling with all the lads throughout. I have already learnt so much from this experience. The way the likes of 'Scholesy' and 'Giggsy' handle themselves on and off the pitch is fantastic and a great example for us. They are players you can learn a lot from and I have enjoyed every minute so far.

"The tempo in training is always at the highest possible level and the lads always want to win. You see that out on the pitch as well and to be here is just a real privilege."

Corry Evans is part of Alex Ferguson's plans this season after it was revealed that he will be travelling to America for the pre-season.

Manchester United confirmed today that many of its star players will make the trek to the United States for the Red Devils preseason tour of North American. The trip includes the stop here in Kansas City to play the Wizards on July 25 at Arrowhead Stadium.

He is the younger brother of defender Jonny Evans, Corry Evans settled and excelled at center back for United’s Reserves, rising through the ranks to train regularly with the senior squad and has been named to a handful of first team squads.

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is thought to be keen to secure a loan deal for versatile Manchester United youngster Corry Evans.

Evans, the younger brother of United defender Jonny, is yet to make a first team appearance for the Old Trafford side and Davies is believed to be keen to bring him to the City Ground for a loan stint next season.

Evans can play in either defence or midfield and despite the fact he is yet to make an appearance in the United first team he has been capped by Northern Ireland twice.

Davies is keen to improve his squad over the summer after seeing his side secure a play-off place this term only to be knocked out in the semi-finals by Blackpool and he has identified Evans as a possible target.

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Sir Alex Ferguson believes that a new wave of potential Premier League talent is bubbling under the surface at Old Trafford, ready to explode onto the scene.

United’s reserves, coached by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Warren Joyce, have won the league title for the first time in four years.

United boss Fergie is thrilled with their achievement and was full of praise for Northern Ireland Under 21 midfielders Oliver Norwood and Corry Evans, in particular.

"Some of the players have done very well," he told the club's website. "For example, in the 1-0 win against Liverpool, the back four were absolutely brilliant, they really did well.

"One or two younger players are developing quite well. Gabriel Obertan scored an unbelievable goal. Oliver Norwood and Corry Evans do really well and have a good attitude towards the game. That's an important thing and Ole and Warren have maintained that attitude right through the team."

Corry Evans has travelled with the Manchester United squad to Russia for tonight's Champions League tie at CSKA Moscow.

Evans, a midfielder who can also play at the back, is the younger brother of United defender Jonny Evans, who also is in the squad.

Corry has also been called up to the senior Northern Ireland squad by coach Nigel Worthington this year and says one of the family's big dreams is for he and Jonny to play on the same pitch for club and country.

Manchester United star Jonny Evans could be forced to finally go under the knife after his ongoing ankle injury flared up again forcing him out of tomorrow night’s final World Cup qualifying match in Prague.

Evans (21) met up the Northern Ireland squad on Sunday at their London base but was sent back to Manchester yesterday afternoon after he was unable to train prior to leaving for the Czech Republic.

It’s the latest setback for Evans who has been plagued with this troublesome left ankle problem all season and brings Nigel Worthington’s absentee list in the Czech capital to eight.

At the end of August the Newtownabbey born ace feared he would need an operation to cure the problem but United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insisted his young versatile defender was fine to continue even it meant only playing with the aid of painkilling injections.

Now, it seems urgent surgery is required.

With Evans out, 19-year-old Ryan McGivern, currently on loan at Leicester City from Manchester City, will play his first game of the season and make his first competitive start for his country.

Boss Worthington said last night: “Jonny’s got an ankle problem. It’s the same problem as before, it flared up on Sunday when he arrived in London at the hotel.

“He tried to join in the training session yesterday morning but it soon became clear that he wasn’t going to make it.

“I know we have a big number of players missing but there is nothing I can do about it — as I always say, it gives other players the opportunity to come in and make their case for the shirt on a regular basis. There really is no point moping about it.

“As selection goes, it’s not a problem — Ryan McGivern will play left back. It’s straight forward.”

Meanwhile, Jonny’s younger brother Corry could be set to seal a loan move to Rangers.

Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer today hailed Northern Ireland teenager Joe Dudgeon.

The 18-year-old United defender is in line to make his debut for the Northern Ireland Under-21 side this evening in a UEFA qualifier against Iceland, and according to his coach at Old Trafford has a bright future ahead.

Reserve team boss Solskjaer said: “Joe has been fantastic to work with. We know the character of the boy and he's stepped up really well since coming into the team.”

Dudgeon is the latest in a long line of gifted Northern Ireland youngsters who have shone at the Theatre of Dreams.

Jonny Evans, out of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic, has come through the ranks to be a key first team player.

Jonny’s brother Corry is another Ulsterman expected to make the grade at United, though before that he could move to Rangers on loan to gain some experience.

Northern Ireland Under-21s crashed to a heavy defeat by Iceland in Tuesday's European Championship qualifier.

The visitors were 4-0 up by half-time at Coleraine with Thor Vidarsson's penalty added to by Johann Gudmundsson, Alfred Finnbogason and Rurik Gislasson.

Gudmundsson's second made it 5-1 in the second half with NI sub Josh Magennis pulling a goal back for the home side.

Gislasson and Magennis both got their second goals to leave Northern Ireland with no points after two group games.

NI manager Steve Beaglehole had been hoping to see his young charges to bounce back after losing to the Czech Republic in their opening game.