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Martin Keown: This Manchester United ace gives me a warm glow
MARTIN KEOWN has heaped praise on Manchester United starlet Timothy Fosu-Mensah, saying he gives him a 'warm glow'.
Martin Keown says Timothy Fosu-Mensah gives him a 'warm glow'
Fosu-Mensah has risen to prominence this season after being handed his big break by Louis van Gaal, making seven appearances in all competitions.
The 18-year-old has stamped his authority on United's right-back position and put in a commanding performance on Wednesday in the FA Cup win over West Ham.
And former Arsenal defender Keown has admitted he's been immensely impressed by the teenager's recent performances.
"There becomes an in-house competition to prove everyone is as good as the other.
It gives you a warm glow whenever you see a youngster come through
“And when you get that confidence in the group, you get it on matchday.
"Fosu-Mensah was a man possessed last night. He started slowly after picking up a knock at Tottenham but in the second half he was immense.
“It gives you a warm glow whenever you see a youngster come through – no matter at what club.”