The centre-back has had chats with Mason Greenwood and Anthony Elanga, now the latter has also broken into the first-team picture.
With interim manager Ralf Rangnick on record in showing the appreciation of the blend of youth and experience at his disposal, it is obvious that the elder statesmen are in a good position to help the Academy products take the big step up into senior football.
When asked about Elanga's breakthrough in recent weeks, the skipper said: "That’s what this club is about and what it’s been about for numerous years now, we bring through young talent and people get opportunities.