Former Manchester United Class of 92 star Phil Neville believes Scott McTominay is an unsung hero of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and has praised the midfielder for his determination and hard work.
McTominay has come to the fore of late, impressing under Solskjaer in the latter part of last season and enjoying a good game as United beat Chelsea 4-0 on Sunday.
But while the likes of Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire have received plaudits, McTominay has slipped under the radar.
But Neville, who was an unsung hero himself in his United days, has been hugely impressed with the 22-year-old Scotland midfielder.
"He's an impressive young man," Neville told Sky Sports. "There are probably more skilful players, players with better reputations than McTominay, but if you're talking about character and resilience, that lad's gone through it all to get to where he wants to be.
"That's through sheer hard work, dedication and training and doing extra.
"It's no coincidence Jose Mourinho picked him in the biggest games against Chelsea and PSG, and Ole's doing the same now.
"There's nothing better than a level-headed young lad absolutely working his socks off. The fundamental basis of any successful person is hard work, and Scott McTominay is doing that in abundance."
Fellow Class of 92 hero and co-owner of Salford City Paul Scholes added that the future is looking bright for United's academy stars, like McTominay, who are being given chances in the first team by Solskjaer.
The Norwegian brought Mason Greenwood on as a substitute versus Chelsea and is likely to give game time to players like Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes this season too.
Scholes said: "McTominay's looking good, he had a really good pre-season, and other people like Chong and Gomes are coming through the club too.
"Looking at the Under-23s and youth team now, you're excited like you haven't been the last couple of years."
