Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he has included youngster Kobbie Mainoo in the matchday squad for Saturday's lunchtime clash with Wolves at Molineux because he has the ability to potentially influence the game.
The 17-year-old, who was born in Stockport, has been named among the substitutes, alongside the likes of Harry Maguire, Donny van de Beek and Marcus Rashford. It is just the second time that he has been included in a senior matchday squad this season, previously being named on the bench for the goalless draw with Newcastle United at Old Trafford in October.
The midfielder, who is rated highly by those inside Old Trafford, recently travelled to Spain during the World Cup break for the club's warm-weather training camp and scored in the 4-2 defeat to Cadiz CF. Mainoo stepped off the bench in each of the two friendlies they played, also appearing against Real Betis.
