Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara believes that Ola Adeyemo has a bright future at Tannadice.
The 19-year-old striker made his first-team debut against Kilmarnock last Friday night, coming on as a second-half substitute for Nadir Ciftci.
While the summer signing still has much to learn, McNamara insists the player possesses all the right qualities to make him a success at the club.
The manager said: “Ola has been doing well in training and has a lot of attributes. He is young and raw which you saw when he came on.
“But I just thought at that moment with Nadir his head had gone down a bit and I wanted someone to come on and work hard which I emphasised to Nadir after it.
“Even if it’s not going your way and it isn’t your day, you should always work hard.
“The best players in the world work their socks off to get the ball back.
“I think Ola has a bright future. He is still learning but he can finish with both feet, he is quick and strong.
“There are things we need to work on with him as he came in late with us.
“But we like what we have seen so far and feel he has a bright future with us.”
Another player with an even bigger future is former United full-back Andy Robertson who is currently with the Scotland squad preparing to face Georgia on Saturday.
The 20-year-old has been a huge success since his summer move to the English Premier League with Hull, something which has not surprised McNamara in the slightest.
He said: “The one thing you can’t give someone is desire and attitude.
“Every game, Andy gave his all for us and that’s why he is down in the Premier League.
“He has the ability but also the attitude and desire to succeed. That is why he is where he is and why he will get all the plaudits.
“A lot of players could take a leaf out of his book.
“I think sometimes with younger kids, the second year is always harder which I found myself as a player.
“That might have happened to Andy if he had stayed with us but he is facing a new challenge and another big step up playing in the Premier League week in, week out.
“He has embraced it and to be honest, I am not surprised because when I spoke to him about it when he was going there, I knew he would handle everything because he has that inner belief and drive.
“That’s something no coach or manager could give him.”