Scott McTominay has been tipped to become Manchester United captain by a former mentor.
Charlie Jackson coached McTominay at United's North-West Development Centre in Preston.
“What stood out was his deft touch, and to see a five-year-old doing what he was doing, with the ball stuck to his feet and an incredible intuition on the pitch, it amazing to witness," Jackson, who runs the Moorland School Football Academy in Clitheroe, told the Manchester Evening News.
“Even then, Scott had the heart of a lion and a tenacious attitude, overcoming the physically stronger boys, some twice his size.
“Scott also had an incredible mental fortitude and what he is achieving, you could see that at six or seven that he was going to be a winner, does not surprise me whatsoever."
Jackson added: “Scott is getting talked about as a Manchester United captain and there's no reason why not because he has those special leadership qualities that so few have.
“Scott can be anything he wants because his ethos is work, work and more work.
“Also, he is a very grounded person, a nice human being, and with one of the finest coaches in the world, Jose Mourinho, guiding him then I'm sure he will succeed and flourish in a massive career that will see him win many trophies."
Source: tribalfootball.com