Crewe Alexandra's manager is wary one of his biggest talents is 'still growing into his body' - following recent scrutiny for bringing him off the pitch.

18-year-old attacking midfielder, Joel Tabiner, has excelled in recent performances for the Railwaymen.

The homegrown teenager has started the last three EFL League Two matches - putting in string performances in each.

Joel Tabiner has started the last three EFL League Two matches (Kevin Warburton).

Crewe Alexandra manager, Alex Morris, was recently asked by supporters why he substituted Tabiner when he was playing so well.

The Alex boss pointed out Tabiner is still a teenager - needing to be managed properly.

Morris told Crewe Alexandra's website: "Tabs was out on his feet at Wimbledon, that's why we brought him off. That's the worry with him, we can't break him.

"I've also had loads of people asking me why I brought him off last Saturday too.

Alex Morris pointed out Joel Tabiner is still a teenager and needs to be managed properly (Kevin Warburton),

"I've not wanted to bring him off, he was our best player and I would have loved him to be on for 95 minutes in both games.

"But he was pleading to come off, and we were asking him to just give us another 10 minutes."

Tabiner has been a big positive in difficult times for Crewe.

The Railwaymen have won just once in their past 13 matches - last tasting victory against Crawley Town (1-0) on September 17.

The Railwaymen have won just once in their past 13 matches - last getting three points against Crawley Town (Kevin Warburton).

Morris added: "He's not going to last games yet.

"He's an 18-year-old boy still growing into his body.

"We've got to make sure that we do not break him along the way."

Tabiner, born in Liverpool, turns 19 next month on November 30.

Joel Tabiner made one EFL League One appearance last season - coming on as a substitute (Kevin Warburton).

He made his first senior start in the Carabao Cup at Grimsby earlier this term.

Tabiner made one EFL League One appearance last season - coming on as a substitute.

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