Mainoo was one in all six Academy graduates who performed some half towards Liverpool, with Alejandro Garnacho and Jonny Evans additionally beginning the sport, and impressing, whereas Scott McTominay captained the Reds for the primary time within the league.
Marcus Rashford and Hannibal each got here off the bench within the second half, with Willy Kambwala – who’s but to make his senior debut – and Dan Gore additionally amongst Ten Hag’s substitutes.
With the FA Youth Cup developing at Outdated Trafford on Tuesday – Garnacho, Mainoo and Gore all received the event for the younger Reds in 2022 – there is a chance for extra children to make an impression.