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'My mom would bust my chops' - Rising U.S. talent McKennie not acting like a star

The teenager has made the breakthrough to Schalke's first team this season, but his family helps ensure he doesn't get a big head

Rising American midfielder Weston McKennie relies on his mother to keep him humble, saying she would "bust my chops" if he started behaving like a star.

The 19-year-old has become a regular with Schalke this season, leading many to pencil him in as a future U.S. national team fixture.

But the Texas native isn't letting his success get to his head, and McKennie says that his mom is a driving force in keeping him level headed.