Lee Ryder picks out five United players who he feels.

ANDY CARROLL THE tall physical striker has already been hailed by Alan Shearer as a potential future No 9 - if he wants to take his opportunity badly enough.

The Gateshead lad has netted three Premier League goals and will know what to expect in the Championship after being farmed out on loan to Preston North End two years ago.

Carroll discovered just how tough it can be at second-string level after netting just once in 11 games for the Lilywhites.

However, with two years of development now under his belt, Carroll will be keen to show that this could be the perfect stage for him to take his chance.

With a left foot like a rocket launcher and excellent in the air, Championship defences will have their hands full next term.

OBA MARTINS THE Nigerian has already vowed to stay with Newcastle and help fire them back to the Premier League.

An injury-hit campaign last season still resulted in seven goals for the African.

But with the right service in the Championship his blistering pace could result in a hatful at second-string level.

Martins has already admitted he'd like to emulate Juventus stars like Alessandro Del Piero, Pavel Nedved and Gianluigi Buffon, who stuck with the Italian side during their relegation back in 2006 before winning promotion a year later.

KAZENGA LUALUA

THE brother of Lomana LuaLua could be described as a clone to his elder sibling.

Still just 18, LuaLua can operate both

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