Although the group working with our new manager will naturally evolve, as more senior squad members return to the fold next week, the young Reds who have stepped up in the meantime can reflect on their part in an intriguing period at Carrington.
They have been among the first players to take on board Ten Hag's ideas and philosophies and that's an experience that can only stand them in good stead, whatever the immediate future may hold for them as the Dutchman decides who will travel to Thailand for the start of Tour 2022 this time next week.