Manchester United academy graduate James Chester is gaining experience in coaching within the club's youth setup. Chester featured in the FA Youth Cup final in 2007, earned recognition as United's academy Player of the Year from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and made his senior debut under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2009. The Warrington-born defender departed for Hull City in 2011 for a fee Ferguson described as 'an absolute steal'.

He went on to turn out for West Brom, Aston Villa, Stoke City, Derby County and Barrow before hanging up his boots earlier this year following a spell with Salford City. Following his retirement, Chester received an invitation from close friend Paul McShane to observe academy training sessions.

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Despite McShane's departure from United this summer after five years with the academy, Chester was asked to begin his coaching journey by working alongside the...