I think having 5 subs will help him too.Rico must be held high in Pep’s regard.
At 17 Foden made 5 Prem appearances, 10 appearances in the entire season.
And Palmer didn’t make any until he was 18.
I said the same watching him in the Friendlies in America. He was the calmest of all the young lads. Played confidently within himself and never seemed frazzled by the moment.I don't like to needlessly compare academy players but I don't think I'm putting Wilson-Esbrand down when I say that Lewis looks like he's the better prospect.
From the glimpses I've seen, he really seems to have something about him.
Dani Alvez and Jordi Alba are small but are two of the finest full backs of recent timesI have heard over the years many players described as too small. Be wary, little men have a low centre of gravity and often turn out to be excellent. That Messi bloke hasn’t done too bad. I don’t think Lewis will make a CB but otherwise he may be one of those little men like Sweep who turn out great.
Long Shot: Midfielder in the middle, what us FOBs know as an inside forward?
Great to hear. These first team appearances are going to really boost his self belief. His progress should rocketHe was class in the EDS game, yesterday. We do have a top prospect on our hands.