Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has sung the praises of young pair Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.

Mata admits he's been impressed by both youngsters.

Mata told MUTV: "I'm really impressed with Kobbie. Of course I haven't seen much of him before, but he looks like he's been playing for the club for longer than [he has]. [In his] first games for United he already looks so mature. He looks like a player. With the ball, without the ball [he's] focused. [He's got a] bright future ahead.

"Bruno [Fernandes] tells me he's also a great kid. He listens. He wants to learn. He's humble. So, he has everything to succeed."

On Garnacho, he also said: "[I'm] very [impressed].

"I mean, I knew Alejandro, I know what he's capable of. He was already showing signs of how good he could be. I think this season he made a step forward.

"He's more consistent. He's performing at a very high level, almost week in, week out, scoring incredible goals. I'm very happy for him, for his family too. He deserves it."

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