CONFIRMED: Man Utd reward SECOND player with new deal

The news comes moments after Tyler Blackett signed a new deal until 2017, but the length of James' extension have not been made public.

The 21-year-old full-back scored twice in Louis van Gaal's first friendly as United manager against LA Galaxy last summer.

However, his only competitive appearance came in the embarrassing 4-0 League Cup defeat to MK Dons.

James spent six weeks on loan at Championship side Rotherham earlier this season.

A club statement read: "Reece James has extended his contract with Manchester United.

"James has been rewarded for his progress with fresh terms, on the same day that colleague Tyler Blackett's new contract has also been confirmed."

Fellow defender Blackett said on his deal: "I'm thrilled to have signed my new contract. 

"I have supported United all my life and have been here since I was eight years old. 

"To come through the Academy and make my debut this season was a dream come true. 

"I want to keep improving within the first-team squad with the help of the manager, coaches and the players around me."