PICTURED: The Manchester United Players Returning For Pre-Season

Manchester United players returned to pre-season at Carrington on Monday afternoon, with Erik ten Hag eager to get his Old Trafford tenure underway.

A number of players will not be back in training until next week, as they have an extended break following international duty. Their returns will be staggered.

Yet, a large majority of United's squad have returned to the club's Carrington training complex, including key members of the first-team squad.

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According to the Manchester Evening News, Erik ten Hag arrived at Carrington at 8:00am, which was around two hours before the squad were due to report.

He has a monumental job on his hands, and is already attempting to make changes at the club's training ground.

Steve McClaren arrived at Carrington for his second stint as Manchester United's assistant manager. He was Sir Alex Ferguson's right-hand man when the club did the impossible in 1999.

The former England manager has spoken about the cultural architects needed at United, and will be looking to see who fits the bill in his opening sessions with the players.

Luke Shaw enters the building with his sun visor blocking his eyes from the photograph.

The left-back will be looking to impress the new manager ahead of the new season. He could become a key player for Ten Hag if he can remain fit.

Phil Jones starts pre-season with the club amidst doubt on his United future. He started two Premier League fixtures last term.

After picking up the Players' Player of the Year for United's last campaign, David de Gea is ready to get to work ahead of the new season.

He will be looking to prove to the new manager that he can adapt to the new way of playing under his stewardship.

Young goalkeeper Nathan Bishop reports back to the club for pre-season. He is rumoured to be close to a loan move to Wycombe Wanderers.

Brandon Williams returns from his loan spell with Norwich City. He is one of five United defenders that could leave the club this summer.

Named the Reserve-Team Player of the Year last term, Alvaro Fernandez was one of United's most exciting prospects in the youth academy.

The left-back will be hoping to be involved in United's pre-season tour following the opening weeks of training at Carrington.

United will be hoping that Frenkie de Jong can join the squad sooner rather than later, with the completion of the deal due to be before the end of the week.