Antonio Conte has embraced pragmatism this season to get the best out of his squad — and McTominay is one of the chief beneficiaries

Napoli manager Antonio Conte said Scott McTominay has become a more complete and knowledgeable player since joining from Manchester United last summer.

ROME (AP) — Scott McTominay’s new preferred nickname is a mix of his Scottish surname and some Neapolitan dialect. The attacking midfielder who has been the driving force behind Napoli’s surge into the Serie A lead revealed his choice after scoring a brace in a 2-0 win over Torino that raised his total to five goals in three games.