Manchester United eased past FCSB and into the last 16 of the Europa League and, for once, were a genuinely entertaining watch.
Credit is due across the pitch as Ruben Amorim’s men won 2-0 in Bucharest but Kobbie Mainoo was the cream of the crop, playing further forward as one of the number 10s.
The 19-year-old thrived in the more attacking role, and repaid the manager’s show of faith with a goal, an assist and an all-round masterclass
He missed a glorious chance to break the deadlock in the first half, but remained calm and collected to slot home United’s second with that same assurance that sunk Manchester City in last season’s FA Cup final.
No player had more than his two shots on target and he carried a constant attacking threat with the ball at his feet, attempting four dribbles and successfully beating his man with three of them.
The player rebuffed any criticism that he lacked creativity, delivering three key passes – this was only matched by consummate playmaker Bruno Fernandes, and the in-form Lisandro Martinez.
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