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Rio Ferdinand was filled with reward for Manchester United’s teenage sensation, Kobbie Mainoo, after final evening’s pulsating 4-3 victory over Wolves at Molineux.
United had discovered themselves two targets up with 5 minutes left to play however managed to concede two targets to lose their benefit.
Fortunately for all United followers, Kobbie Mainoo stole the present, and in so doing caught the attention of the legendary centre again.
The Stockport native scored an impressive solo aim to win the match for his facet within the 97th minute.
The TNT sports pundit waxed lyrical over the expertise and affect of the United teenager, claiming that the teenager “got here up trumps” for his facet in essentially the most urgent of circumstances.
Ferdinand was effusive in his reward for younger Mainoo and claimed the participant has “all the time regarded a category participant” since his days within the youth group.
This assertion may be backed up by the truth that alongside Alejandro Garnacho, the Stockport native was instrumental within the Youth Cup win of 2022.
The previous United defender was completely filled with reward for the academy product’s mentality, saying “he understands what’s needed at this membership”.
In a group the place so many gamers’ psychological power is consistently questioned, it’s unbelievable that one so younger can shoulder such duty.
Ferdinand additionally went on to assert that the younger midfielder has already proven he has the “signal of somebody who has an actual massive future within the recreation”.
In a depressing season for the Purple Devils, there isn’t a doubt that Mainoo has been one of many shining lights.
Subsequent up for the Purple Devils is a return house, as they welcome West Ham to Outdated Trafford. United will purpose to avenge their pre-Christmas 2-0 defeat and overtake their opponents within the desk on Sunday afternoon.