When Ruben Amorim came to name his starters in the team hotel on Friday night, there was little surprise among the players to see 18-year-old Harry Amass’ name up on the board.
Amass wasn’t told in advance, nor did Amorim pull him aside for a private conversation to tee up his first ever start in the Premier League. No, Amass was treated just like the rest of the dressing room. It was a sign to insiders of just how well he has done to become part of the furniture.
Team-mates felt Amass’ full Premier League debut was coming too.