Yorke, who formed one of the deadliest strike partnerships in Premier League history during United’s golden era, has questioned the modern trend of sending top prospects away for development. He argues that staying to fight for a place is the ultimate test of character and quality, and that being kept at the club is a badge of honour.
“Would I go on loan if I were Kobbie Mainoo? I've never been on loan, when you hear players go on loan,” Yorke told PokerScout. “Even as a young kid, the club never allowed me to go on loan. That's when you kind of realise how good you were.
“Normally a young kid who's not playing, you go on loan, but they didn't allow me to go on loan. So that speaks volumes. I had no other ambition but to be the best until over that period of time, and I managed to accomplish that.”
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