Lee Sharpe, a former Manchester United player, commended Kobbie Mainoo for making an immediate impact in the first team.

Kobbie Mainoo made his Premier League debut just last weekend and has already received acclaim from various Premier League giants and former players.

Ian Wright was among many who praised Mainoo, saying the 18-year-old was “so impressive.” Roy Keane echoed this idea, waxing poetic about the young England midfielder.

Lee Sharpe, another former Manchester United and title-winning midfielder, has weighed in on the club’s newest hero.

He praises: “Mainoo doesn’t look like an 18-year-old who has just stepped into the team, because he’s unbelievably composed.”

Sharpe then continued to laud Mainoo while criticizing United captain Bruno Fernandes.

“Maybe Bruno could learn a thing or two from him about not giving the ball away! He reads the game so well, pure natural ability.”

Sharpe then maintained that he has demonstrated enough to be in the first team.

“Mainoo needs to keep playing in the first team now. If he’s sent back to the Under-21s, it may hinder his progression.”

Mainoo has instantly become a key player

Many predicted it considering his preseason performances, but Mainoo has been ice-cold since minute one against Everton, and it is precisely what the midfield has been lacking.

With Casemiro, United can’t build out and avoid the press, which has gotten us into a lot of difficulties in the last year.

But, with Mainoo on the field, we appear to be capable of playing around teams and beating the press with ease.

In an ideal scenario, Mainoo would have Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez to form triangles with, and we’d also like to add a new midfielder to complement our homegrown talent.