Having made just three first-team appearances for Manchester United last season, Kobbie Mainoo must have been licking his lips when Erik ten Hag informed him he was going on the club's pre-season tour of the United States.
The Stockport-born midfielder, 18, had caught the eye in United's opening two pre-season friendlies of the summer, starting the wins over Leeds United (2-0) and Lyon (1-0) respectively.
Immediately after the win over Lyon in Edinburgh, the youngster joined United's more senior figures in flying across the Atlantic for the tour.
Though the likes of Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro were back available for the opening game in the US against Arsenal, Mainoo kept his place, producing another polished showing in the opening 45 minutes.