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Ashley Young has been rewarded for his fine form this season
Young has overtaken Luke Shaw and Daley Blind to become first-choice left back
The 32-year-old utility man was due to become a free agent next summer

Published: 08:00 EDT, 21 November 2017 | Updated: 11:55 EDT, 21 November 2017

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Ashley Young's recent fine form has been rewarded as Manchester United have triggered an option to extend his £130,000-a-week contract by an extra year.

Young is now seen as Manchester United's first-choice left back with the 32-year-old often deployed ahead of Luke Shaw, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian.

His contract at Old Trafford was due to expire next summer but United have assured him of at least another season at the club.

Ashley Young's Manchester United contract has been extended by a further year

Young has been in fine form for Man United with Jose Mourinho deploying him at left back

United have also extended Ander Herrera's contract by a further year while they could take up similar options with Juan Mata, Blind and Shaw.

Young, who has made 10 appearances this season, moved to United from Aston Villa for £16million in June 2011.

He originally joined the club as a left-sided winger but Jose Mourinho has trusted the experienced Englishman to play in both full-back slots.

Gareth Southgate has also noticed Young's fine displays and handed the veteran his first England call-up in five years.

Young came off the bench against Brazil to make his 31st appearance for his country during the November international break.

Mourinho may decide to rest Young when his United side face Basle on Wednesday night.

United are pretty much assured of a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with the Red Devils needing just a point to guarantee their progression.