"But we've still got Larnell [Cole] and Jesse [Lingard], who are doing very well as well, and people who are younger than me and have got me looking over my shoulder as well as looking forward.
"There is a gap but I think there are still plenty of good players in the squad that I've got to get past to even get a few games this year."
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