Roma's Gianluca Mancini has talked up his blossoming defensive partnership with fellow loanee Chris Smalling, with the young Italian full of praise for the Manchester United man's ability to maintain 100 per cent focus throughout matches.
Smalling opted to make a summer switch to the Italian capital over the summer at a time when questions had been raised over whether the Red Devils' crop of defenders were good enough to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer return the club to its former glory.
The England international's move has resulted in a notable upturn in form on a personal level, however, with many now questioning the decision to let the centre-back leave while the likes of the unfancied Phil Jones remain in Solskjaer's squad.