Erik ten Hag explains why Kobbie Mainoo starts for Manchester United against Everton

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Erik ten Hag has handed Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo his first Premier League start because he's now fully fit.

In the summer, Mainoo was informed by Ten Hag that he'd be part of the first-team squad for the season and he was subsequently the breakout star of the pre-season tour of the United States despite picking up an injury.

Ten Hag promised more opportunities would come Mainoo's way when he returned to fitness and he's been named in the starting team to play Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon. ALSO READ: United give Hojlund and Onana updates ALSO READ: Ten Hag addresses Varane future and possible striker signing Mainoo is set to make his first start in the league for United and he'll play alongside Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes in midfield.

Ten Hag was asked about Mainoo ahead of kick-off at Goodison and he told MUTV: "That's always our approach [if you're good enough, you're old enough.