Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes that Kobbie Mainoo has the potential to be one of the best midfielders in world football.
Mainoo has risen to prominence in recent weeks for United and offers a bright future for a team which is struggling this season.
His standout performances have led to calls from some for him to be included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for this summer's European Championships.
In a recent interview with Betfred, Cole had plenty of praise for Mainoo and labelled the 18-year-old as the best midfielder in United's current squad.
“If he keeps going the way he’s going, then why not? He doesn’t look phased and on the ball he’s extremely confident," Cole said.
"He knows his job very well for such a young man. He covers the space nicely, he’s strong and to me he looks as if he’s a very ambitious young man.
"I certainly think he has all the ingredients and the qualities to go all the way, but he could be one of the many players we’ve seen who have had that quality early doors and not fulfilled their talent, so I’m really hoping that Kobbie fulfils his.
“Watching him at the moment in Manchester United’s midfield, he looks like their best player and he’s only 18 years of age, so that’s a testament to him.”
Mainoo will be hoping to make an impact in United's next match which takes place on Sunday when they travel to rivals and the defending Premier League champions Manchester City.
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