Don’t think many realise just how highly he was rated before his injury issues last season. Fully fit, I take him over Sekou Kone and any midfielder in our 21’s and 18’s.

Whilst I like the fact he defends players publicly no matter what he thinks privately, it’s exactly what makes me think he wants Mainoo gone despite what he says in press conferences.

Is Carlos Baleba better than Elliot Anderson?.

It’s crazy that every England group I’ve seen so far this break has multiple possible superstars in.

To me, this just shows Carrington has done a poor job of managing the progression of centre backs in our academy . Michael Keane the best we’ve produced in the past 15 years isn’t good enough . Here’s hoping the likes of Armer, Kukonki, Ngwashi and McCormack change things.

Rooney would have unironically have had so much more individual success if he didn’t love playing football as much as he did.

Really hope United dip into the championship market more going forward. There’s a couple of Carrington graduates thriving so far this season that I feel could have a real positive impact in the prem in Ethan Laird and Ethan Galbraith.

What’s this fan fiction all about?.

Profile wise, this makes a lot of sense. However, I can’t see Ruben taking these kinda risks when the pressure on him is so high.

Ngwashi back from injury on the bench is big for the 18’s. That group gets even stronger.

I’m not sure how good Lammens is but I’m just happy I don’t have to watch Onana/Altay in goal anymore.

Dowman is unbelievable but should not be playing in those types of games just yet.

Lacey was still able to make him look silly at the end. So special but just can’t stay fit.

I was dead set against this as they are a mess off the field but they’ve been competitive in their games so far so I’m on board with this now.

My first time watching Mfuni for city. Incredible centre back. Surely gets a chance at city considering how rocky they are at the back currently.

Devaney being pushed back to centre back this season is interesting. I wonder whether it’s because of injuries or we feel he’s better there long term. Doing similar with McCormack with the 18’s.

Lacey back so soon is fantastic news. Was worried he’d be out for ages. About time Ibragimov makes the step up. He’s too good for u18 level now. Lowkey hope Leon plays in this game today as well with it being against City.

I’ll back him if he signs but I don’t want us signing a young keeper like Lammens when Vitek will be back next season . Much prefer Martinez who despite having faults, is a solid goalkeeper and a good age to mentor someone like Vitek and even Harrison.

Just seen that Gasperini is the Roma manager. Evan Ferguson stocks about to go to the moon.

Thought Mainoo played well today. Took him 10 mins to get going then took charge of the midfield . Had chance to show his passing range and some running power defensively as well at one point . Has to be given a run of starts now.