Promising United youngster feeling more and more comfortable in centre-half role

He said: “I enjoyed playing alongside Frederic.

“He is a big, friendly giant, who talks you through the game.

“He has a lot of experience and I’m looking forward to playing with him when the season starts, if I get my chance.

“I do want to play every week. I don’t want to be here and sit on a bench or be in and out of the team.

“I want to be in the side every week – that’s my aim.

“I am at an age now when I have played a few first-team games and familiarised myself with that level.

“This season, I really need to kick on and make a first-team spot my own.”

Laszlo, meanwhile, urged Allardice to make the most of his summer opportunity, adding: “Scott is getting the chance at the moment and he has to use that chance.

“Last season he went out on loan and this season I have told him I will give him the chance in the pre-season games that he will make steps forward.

“He can play number six (in midfield), too, but I think he feels comfortable in the centre of defence because he is facing the game.

“He doesn’t have to turn but generally I want his long balls and contribution with his passing to be more accurate.

“He wants to do too much and he has to play it more simple.

“It’s not a problem because for a young guy he is doing well.”