Kobbie Mainoo made his first-team debut for Manchester United at Old Trafford against Charlton and the youngster, who had a beaming smile etched across his face, said in his post-match interview that he'd at the Bet365 Stadium on Wednesday night.
Mainoo discussed the importance of the Youth Cup, which he won last season with the Under-18s, and he vowed to be at Stoke to support his teammates from the terraces. It's understood the 17-year-old was keen to show support for his peers and that he was able to fulfil that promise. That highlights the youngster's attitude and it bodes well for his blossoming career at the club.
The midfielder is due to train with the first-team again on Thursday and Erik ten Hag started him against Charlton because he 'deserved it'. Mainoo is an example to the youngsters at the club and proof that a pathway to the first-team exists.
