How Michael Keane rose to the top

Former Man Utd youth coach tells Sky Sports' Nick Wright how Everton's new signing had to relearn the game at the age of 16

Michael Keane
Ahead of Michael Keane’s transfer to Everton, Sky Sports’ Nick Wright spoke to Paul McGuinness, a coach who brought him through the ranks at Manchester United and explained how the defender overcame late development to become a £30million player.
Keane's rise to attract the attention of the Premier League's top clubs has taken years of hard work and sacrifice.
"Michael was part of a very good group with players like Ravel Morrison, Jesse Lingard and Ryan Tunnicliffe," McGuinness tells Sky Sports.
"He was always a little bit behind the others. He had to fight to cling on to their coat tails, if you like, but in a sense that was an advantage for him. It helped develop his determination and resilience.
"When he was 15 or 16, he had a big growth spurt. He became gangly and uncoordinated."

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