When asked whether he had been playing in his favoured position this season, Ainsley Maitland-Niles gave a wry smile. The England Under-20 international counts himself as a central midfielder, but has performed well at left wing-back - and says the experience of performing in the Europa League has been “vital”. This is what he told the media ahead of Thursday’s game against BATE Borisov: on what he’s gained from playing in Europa… I think that I’ve gained vital experience playing in this competition, playing with top players, against some difficult opposition. I’ve got the boss to thank for that. on playing in heated atmospheres… You’ve just got to get on and do the job....
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