Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has admitted that he is keen to repay the faith shown in him by manager Jose Mourinho.
On Wednesday night, McTominay was given a role in the starting lineup as United recorded a goalless draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Sevilla, and the young Englishman was praised by Mourinho after the game.
However, McTominay has said that it was a team effort in Spain, claiming that he and his teammates had put in "a real shift" to go into the reverse fixture on level terms.
The 21-year-old is quoted by Sky Sports News as saying: "Obviously it's so important for me to repay the manager whenever he puts trust in me in these games, and I thought the whole team tonight put in a real shift for the manager and I think going back to Old Trafford we're in a good position.
"I wouldn't say the best position because we didn't win, but we're in a good position because we can go back and fight for every ball and hopefully we can progress to the quarter-finals.
"It's all to play for. At 0-0, anything can happen. We're confident against any team we play. Hopefully we go back to Old Trafford and we can go through there."
McTominay has made a total of eight starts and six substitute appearances in all competitions this season.
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