"When we signed him at 18, everyone said what will he be like at 21. Now he is 21 people say what will he be like at 25.
"It was always destined to be that way I guess because Wayne is truly blessed.
"He doesn't just have ability, he has a fire inside him, like a lot of young lads who have come into our team.
"Ryan Giggs was the same. But whereas Ryan was only a slip of a lad when he came into the side at 16, we have never needed to nurse Wayne because he has such a phenomenal physique.
"His enthusiasm is an inspiration to everybody.
"I don't leave him out too much now because when I have he has generally had a face like fizz. That is the kind of character he is.
"He demonstrates that great hunger and desire all the time. Without doubt, he is the best 21-year-old I have ever had."