The young midfielder is being gradually introduced into the first team.
And Owen told AS: It's a balance when you're a youngster. You can play every week at a smaller team, or you can learn, train and play with great players (at a bigger club). That's invaluable experience.
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Modric and Kroos aren't going to last forever.
"There's going to be a real opportunity at Real Madrid for these young midfielders, there's a great chance for a long career there, for the right person."