Think he's trying to establish himself in the United and England setup. Both of which he has yet to do. Expectations are quite high on him and it's tough for any young CM to fulfill those expectations consistently. Perform at a top level in a position you're quite inexperienced in.
Playing as an AM is more about your ability to play create chances and score goals than the amount of experience you've gained. At the same time, the more experienced you are, the better your decision making.
The highly creative players we see nowadays have set quite a standard. They keep the play ticking and also attempt difficult passes. Basically, their role is becoming more important in modern systems.
I think we've seen enough to know he's capable but it's a question of how he chooses to apply himself as he gains more experience. He certainly doesn't have enough of it now and if he feels more comfortable playing it safe and keeping it simple, fair dues to the lad. This is what I've noticed on a few occasions. He sees the opportunity to attempt a more difficult pass yet chooses to play it to a teammate in space. On some occasions, he was too hesitant to play the killer ball and had no other option but to play it safe.
As Brwned said, I also think he's going about his development in a sensible way. Once he gets a run of games, we will get a better idea of him as a player.
