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Published 11:42 11 Sept 2018 BST
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"I haven’t seen a 14-year-old as good as Ethan, but I was told he takes too few touches. They were looking for players who want to take more touches, but that is his strength, he does things in one touch or two touches and sees things early.
"I was told they had better, 12 players better, and they were aware of Ethan, but I told them he thinks correctly, acts correctly and makes good decisions."
With his 18th birthday approaching, Ampadu has been showered with praise by none other than the legendary Ryan Giggs.
"Ethan is a talent, not only as a player, but as a person. He is so measured and mature and takes it all in his stride," Ampadu's international manager said of the youngster.
"He’ll be a magnificent player. I am really pleased for him."
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