Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed Mason Greenwood for "bailing out" Manchester United against West Ham as their push for a Champions League spot heads into the final day of the season.
Solskjaer's side moved into the top-four for the first time since mid-September thanks to a 1-1 draw with West Ham that means United will qualify for the Champions League if they avoid defeat at Leicester on Sunday.
Paul Pogba's embarrassing handball allowed Michail Antonio to give David Moyes' visitors a surprise half-time lead, but Greenwood's latest strike secured a point which could pivotal in the final shake-up.
The 18-year-old was the key man on Wednesday evening, taking his tally to 17 in all competitions.
"He's bailed us out a few times and he's done it again," Solskjaer said.
"He's been absolutely top class ever since we gave him an opportunity.
"I think Cardiff in the last game of last season was his first start and he was our best player in that game and he's grown and grown in confidence and belief.
"He trusts himself that his talent, his qualities, attributes, they actually work at the highest level."
Greenwood's goal saved Pogba's blushes in particular. The midfielder put his hands in front of his face when blocking a powerful shot from Declan Rice and saw Antonio put away the penalty awarded by the video assistant referee.
"It's a natural reaction," Solskjaer said. "Paul's held his hand up in knowing that he should have taken it in the mush instead.
"But it's a natural reaction if that ball comes flying at you at 100mph. It wouldn't have made a difference anyway."
