In February, Manchester United played Luton Town, who were fighting for relegation, and won 2-1 at Kenilworth Road.

Rasmus Hojlund scored twice in the first seven minutes to give United a commanding advantage.

But immediately after, Carlton Morris grabbed one back, and the next seventy-five minutes were tense as Erik ten Hag’s team barely held on after the Hatters struck the crossbar in the final minute.

While the majority of United’s players buckled under duress, Cobbie Mainoo remained composed and consistently exercised excellent ball control.

Since joining the first team, the teenager has put up a number of outstanding displays, and at the age of 18, he has now been awarded his first England cap.

When Andros Townsend faced him that day, his caliber left a lasting impression on him.

Townsend was talking about Kalvin Phillips losing his spot in the England team to Mainoo on the BBC’s Monday Night Club.

“I believe there are now additional players.

“Kobbie Mainoo is amazing; we played against him a few weeks ago.

“Gareth needs to see him now, but he would have preferred to see him at the U21 level given the summer tournament.”

“He must observe him in a first-team setting.” Thus, he has outpaced Kalvin Phillips.