Scott McTominay aims to shine for Napoli at World Cup
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Scott McTominay, playing for Napoli, is focused on making an impact in the World Cup ahead of the game against Morocco. The midfielder, who has revitalized his career since leaving Manchester United, was named Serie A’s most valuable player in 2025. McTominay's success highlights a broader conversation about the need for homegrown talent in Serie A. His performance in the World Cup could further establish his reputation as a key player, with interest from Premier League clubs should he decide to leave Napoli.
- •McTominay is set to play for Napoli in the World Cup.
- •He was named Serie A's most valuable player in 2025.
- •His career has flourished since leaving Manchester United.
- •The conversation around Serie A focuses on the shortage of home players.
- •Interest from Premier League clubs could rise if he leaves Naples.
- 6:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Talisman’ McTominay has the motivation to make impact on World Cup
"Steve Clarke highlights squad mentality before Morocco game but Napoli midfielder stands out with his goals It is a conversation in Milan that should resonate in Massachusetts. Italy’s failure to qualify for another World Cup has triggered harsh assessment of Serie A, including why there is a shortage of home players making sufficient impact there. The success of imports, whose talent level is marginally above average, supposedly says much about decline within the Italian game. It would be harsh to place Scott McTominay in that category. The sharpness of the 29-year-old’s career trajectory since leaving Manchester United for Napoli depicts a player who was underappreciated at the club of his youth and early professional years. McTominay left Manchester with a point to prove and did so with bells on, courtesy of a title win and the label of Serie A’s most valuable player in 2025. Should McTominay choose to leave Naples, where he is adored, he will not be short of Premier League options. Continue reading...
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