Then just 20, Elneny impressed in a trial.
Instead, here we'll follow the games that most impressed in a crowded field.
Their impeccable blend and rich, muscular sound have long impressed in a range of repertory.
He is widely seen as a consensual politician and impressed in a recent appearance at Prime Minister's Question Time.
Both Insigne and Immobile impressed in a 5-3 victoverover Fluminense in Italy's last practice match and he could cause a shock by starting them.
They had scouted him before he impressed in a 4-1 victory for Villarreal against Spurs in a pre-season game in July.
Stewart Downing and George Boateng also impressed in a Boro performance full of good things, but Woodgate was the rock upon which all United's attacking ideas foundered.
But the performance of Buttigieg, who has impressed in a series of TV appearances, is likely to serve as a warning to his better-known rivals.
After reporting back for pre-season overweight Samir Nasri impressed in a 15‑minute cameo, his first action of the campaign.
There, he impressed in a game against Coventry, who made him an offer: £350 a week, £50 an appearance, £10,000 to sign.
He has made a good start to this season, already scoring nine goals, and impressed in a 1-0 victoveroveRealal Madrid on Sunday.
