A lot of Manchester United fans see Paddy McNair as a central defender or right back. That's where the 20 year old has played for United ever since.
However his national team boss Michael O’Neill believes that his best position is in the midfield and that all that he needs is more playing time.
Michael O’Neill experimented it in Northern Ireland 1-1 draw with Wales. McNair played a little high up the pitch as a defensive midfielder, and did very well on the night.
Speaking after the game, the Northern Ireland boss said:
“He’s just 20, not played a lot of first-team football with Manchester United and typically when he plays for United he plays at centre back or sometimes as a full back but I think that’s his best position, where we played him." He said via Daily Mail.
“He was a physical presence but he showed his quality on the ball. He just needs to get used to playing at this level. I enjoyed him in there in that midfield with Davis and Norwood.”
The 20 year old has had limited playing time at Old Trafford this season, where he's only played nine games starting only four of those.
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