Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo was given his Premier League debut as soon as he was fit enough for the occasion.
That is the view of United boss Erik ten Hag, who spoke about the decision pre-game.
The Dutch head coach gave Mainoo a start in a 3-0 win over Everton in central midfield on Sunday.
Pre-game, Ten Hag told MUTV: "That's always our approach [if you're good enough, you're old enough].
He showed in pre-season, he had an injury, but he's back and it's been a long way.
"But we prepared him well, he's played a couple of games in the last weeks and he's ready to play."