Kobbie Mainoo was a bright spark against Tottenham (Picture: Getty)

Ian Wright has heaped praise on Kobbie Mainoo, suggesting that the youngster should be ?given the keys? to Manchester United?s midfield after another impressive display.

United were second best against Tottenham on Sunday, eventually settling for a 2-2 draw despite going ahead twice in the first half.

Spurs controlled the possession and territory for large swathes of the game as Sir Jim Ratcliffe ? in attendance for the first time since his 25 per cent stake in United was confirmed ? saw the true scale of the task at hand for the British billionaire.

One player, though, who did emerge from the game with more credit was Mainoo, who has continued to impress since making his Premier League debut in November last year.
The academy star has now started the Red Devils? last six games in all competitions and his performances have left Wright convinced that he is the future of the team?s midfield.

?Give him the keys, because when you look at the way he plays, his calmness, his maturity for his age, the positions he picks up, he?s somebody now,’ Wright said on Match of the Day 2.

?I?m looking at Manchester United still playing counter-attacking football at home when you?ve got a player in midfield that can progress the ball and play the ball with such calmness, such fluidity.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe was in attendance for Sunday’s game (Picture: Getty)

?I?d love to see Mainoo where he?s in a situation ...