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Scott McTominay has every Manchester United and Scotland fan saying true same thing

It's one of Steve Clarke's biggest decisions leading into Euro 2020.

Manchester United's Scott McTominay is a key player at the Premier League runners-up yet is currently shoehorned into a back three rather than being given the freedom of the Scotland midfield when in dark blue.

Clarke has made no secret of his desire to eventually move the 24-year-old into his own engine room when he's settled on a proper back-line.

But after the Europa League Final against Villarreal for his club side there is hardly any merit left to leaving him shackled at centre-back.

At least, that's according to both Scotland and United diehards who watched, mouth agape, as the all-action number 39 pulled off Zidane turns, superb passes, crunching tackles and generally just looked like the best player on the park in a European final.

He didn't know much about his assist for Edinson Cavani's equaliser in 90 minutes, which followed a Gerard Moreno first-half opener, as the ball ricocheted off him in a crowded Villarreal box.

But he meant every one of the five successful take-ons and three successful tackles in 90 minutes before preparing to give it his all in a further 30 - though was substituted moments before a mammoth penalty shoot-out that saw David De Gea miss the vital 22nd spot-kick.

The reaction spread to some of the most notable figures in the game with Gary Lineker tweeting: "Scott McTominay has been absolutely superb."

Scotland fans followed that up by insisting it's time for the move into midfield.

@Ste_1888 said: "Scott McTominay has to play in midfield for Scotland at the Euros. Immense tonight."

@cammyd_1972 added: "Scott Mctominay has to start centre mid with Scotland. It’s a must"

And Red Devils fanatics weren't far behind with their praise - @King_Wave_ adding: "Scott McTominay is putting in a shift today. Best player on the field for United."

@jon_s1989 summed it all up: "Am I crazy for thinking that Scott McTominay is way more important to this United side than Pogba?"

No, you're not crazy. Welcome aboard.

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