Man Utd star Dan James on a special muscle-building programme to increase strength

DAN JAMES is on a special muscle-building  programme to increase his strength.

Manchester United’s Wales winger, 21, has been accused of diving — and been booked twice for simulation this season.

That has riled the Red Devils, who reckon his rapid pace and small frame see him floored more easily.

A Carrington insider said: “Dan’s a tough little cookie and has been working hard to add muscle.

“It’s designed to give him another edge.”

James has taken no time showing off his best asset: searing pace.

Few expected the winger to find earning a place on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s teamsheet quite so easy.

But his opening salvo of three goals in his first four games made his £15million price tag out to be a bargain.

Goalless since then, the Welsh winger hasn’t partaken in a 90-minute win with his team for over a month.

And he drew criticism for “acting” concussed after a blow to the head on international duty.

But United fans can be confident there is plenty more to come for a youngster revered for his fitness levels upon arriving at the club, and now seeking to add extra muscle to his game.