Liverpool have lost three games on the bounce, while United just found the formula for a first comfortable win of the season.<\/p>\n
However, Ruben Amorim will be pleased to see his players building confidence. One shining example of this came when Patrick Dorgu starred for Denmark<\/a> on Thursday, scoring his first goal for his country.<\/p>\n However, it isn\u2019t only the first team that has had players impressing during the break, with academy players also shining.<\/p>\n Shea Lacey earned an England first-team training spot<\/a> as Thomas Tuchel looked to get a closer look at the whizkid. Now, it is another United U21 talent who has impressed.<\/p>\n Thursday night saw Manchester United youngster Bendito Mantato<\/a> in action for England at an U18 level.<\/p>\n The versatile winger was playing at left-back, where he has found a home for United this season, and in the 1-0 win over France, he caught the eye.<\/p>\n This is according to Nathan Salt, who has tweeted to reveal Mantato played 75 minutes and won himself \u2018plenty of rave reviews\u2019 from those who were in attendance at the game.<\/p>\n Bendito Mantato got 75 minutes for England\u2019s U18s tonight at left back and won plenty of rave reviews from those in attendance.<\/p>\n 1-0 England for those after the score #mufc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) October 9, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Mantato\u2019s quality is often obvious when he is in action, and his performances at left-back this season so far have been very impressive.<\/p>\n After this glowing performance, Amorim should be taking notice.<\/p>\n Mantato is one of United\u2019s best talents and featured in pre-season under Amorim.<\/p>\n Often, comparisons between Bukayo Saka and Mantato are made<\/a>, with the Arsenal star also a left-back\/right winger, and a massive threat in attack with a brilliant left foot.<\/p>\n Since Amorim arrived at the club, many have thought that Mantato would make a perfect wing-back for United<\/a>. Potentially being Amorim\u2019s new version of Geovany Quenda.<\/p>\n Now, this season, the move to left-back in Travis Binnion\u2019s side is quite clearly for a purpose: to develop Mantato\u2019s defensive qualities and understanding of the position so he can be an option for United.<\/p>\n However, even right now, Mantato is probably more ready than Diego Leon to be in the first team.<\/p>\n ![\"Bendito](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-2185375602-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Neil Baynes \u2013 The FA\/The FA via Getty ImagesBendito Mantato shines for England U18<\/p>\n