Manchester United and, in fairness to him, Erik ten Hag have put a huge emphasis on trusting in youth over the past two seasons. First off, it was Alejandro Garnacho who emerged. Ten Hag trusted to give the FA Youth Cup final-winning wonderkid his first real run of games in a United shirt, and he did not disappoint. His second season in particular was superb. Then, of course, you have Kobbie Mainoo, who has arguably one-upped the Argentine. His career has simply exploded since coming into the first-team squad from injury this season, which now means he could very well be starting under Gareth …
