George Tanner knew he had to step out of his comfort zone and away from Manchester United's world-class facilities to become the player he is now.
The Bristol City defender joined the Red Devils at the age of eight and pinched himself being around an environment and first-team players that left him initially starstruck. But like the thousands of young, talented players who dream of gracing Old Trafford during their time in the academy, Tanner knew his chances of making the step up were fading.
As he approached the 2019/20 campaign, at the age of 19 and with the knowledge that his contract was not going to get extended beyond the season, Tanner was at risk of being without a club and with no professional games under his belt.
