Why Marc Skinner expects big things from “fantastic” Layla Drury | OneFootball

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Layla Drury – the 16-year-old who is proving the discovery of Manchester United’s season – had another starring role off the bench on Saturday.

Her run won the corner from which Melvine Malard scored a last-gasp winner against Everton.

And head coach Marc Skinner reiterated how impressed he has been with her development this season.

“What I loved about her when she came on was she took the ball under control and ran at the opponent,” Skinner told the club’s official website. “She took it by the horns, ran and created the moment where we scored from, so I’m really impressed with her.

“We love in the country to build players up and then destroy them. So for me, she’s at the right place to grow properly and look forward to all the things she can achieve.

“She can be a fantastic player. However, she must do it properly and make sure she doesn’t skip any steps.”

Marc Skinner: This was an epic win for Manchester United

The victory over a Toffees team who had won their last four WSL matches was particularly sweet for Skinner after a disappointing week. Last Sunday, United lost the Subway Women’s League Cup final against Chelsea; and on Wednesday evening, they managed only a draw at West Ham United.

“I’d say it’s an epic win because if I took you through the week, we’ve lost the cup final which is devastating, everyone feels that,” explained Skinner.

“We then go away to West Ham midweek, don’t quite get over the line, get back at four o’clock on the Thursday morning, get up, come in to do an hour’s training session, because that’s all we can do with the squad size we have.”

He concluded: “Then to come and win it [against Everton] in the end, I think it’s an epic win with fantastic credit to the players.”