Who is Bendito Mantato? Erik ten Hag calls up 'next Bukayo Saka' to Manchester United training

Bendito Mantato will be looking to impress Erik ten Hag in training ahead of Manchester United's clash against Everton this weekend. The 16-year-old winger has been the latest player to join first-team training at Carrington as the Reds Devils continue to nurse an injury crisis.

Manchester United will welcome the Toffees to Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon and, with several attackers ruled out, Mantato will be hoping to earn himself a place in the matchday squad. Ten Hag hasn't been afraid to hand out opportunities to the next generation this season, giving three academy prospects their senior debuts.

Daniel Gore was handed his first-team debut on his 19th birthday, featuring off the bench against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup third round. Willy Kambwala followed suit a couple of months later, appearing in Manchester United's clash with West Ham in the Premier League.

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Then, after Anthony Martial suffered a groin injury, Omari Forson was given the nod, and he's since become a regular feature off the bench for Ten Hag. Mantato, who's widely regarded as one of the club's hottest prospects, could be next in line if he can impress the Dutchman in training.

He was also joined by Harry Amass (16), Ethan Williams (18), Ethan Wheatley (18), Louie Jackson (18) and Habeeb Ogunneye (18). So, with that being said, the Manchester Evening News has taken a look at Mantato and why he's the latest youngster to catch Ten Hag's eye.

Mantato joined the club aged nine and he recently made his debut for the England Under-16s. The winger has made seven