Mason Mount was praised by experts after his remarkable late double sealed place of Manchester United in the Europa League final.
A 4-1 victory against Athletic Bilbao means that United is confronted with Tottenham Hotspur, who defeats Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League final on 21 May with both parties desperately to protect silverwork to compensate for deeply disappointing Premier League campaigns.
Mount scored his first goals in Old Trafford since he had moved to United in a £ 55 million move in 2023 for a Rapturous Stretford -end.
The English midfielder had only been on the field for 10 minutes when he called in Leny Yoro's pass before eradicating the ball in the extreme right corner.
Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund then placed the Red Devils up 3-1 on the night before the 26-year-old popped the ball in an empty net from 45 meters.
TNT Sports experts were full of praise for Mount, which has been affected by injury problems in recent seasons, post-match.
Robbie Savage said: 'I think it was the best 30 minutes of his career. What a version of Mason Mount.
'The first goal is brilliant, the second beautiful. I said shoot, you could see the keeper, the touch is brilliant, but he drives it with his left, that in incredible.
'We have seen Wayne Rooney doing it – the best 30 minutes of his life. The best half hour on a football field. '
Former Manchester United -midfielder Owen Hargreaves added: 'This is Chelsea Mason in terms of Smart. That is Mason in a position in which he is comfortable and he is a great Finen, but if he is fit and healthy, he can do it.
Legend Paul Scholes van Manchester United also praises the international English international.
“He will have a lot to offer if he is, that is the big problem, but bring it up to speed and in this system he also looks perfect for one of the no. 10 positions from now on until the end of the season and kick, they have a really good player.”
Ruben Amorim's side is in 15th place, two points ahead of West Ham in the 17th, in the competition with 3 more games left.
However, a victory against Spurs will seal the qualification of the Champions League and collecting Amorim in his first season of European silverware.
The United boss spent praise on the mountain after his brace.
“It is important for every player, if you see that kind of man working every day, good food, resting, ice bath, if you have players like this, you just want to help them and he can run like a winger and play with his back to goal,” he said.
In the meantime, Mount said: 'It has been difficult since I have been here with injuries and setbacks and I knew something good would come and tonight it has paid off. It was a brilliant achievement, we knew they would attack us, but to calm the first goal.
'It's too long ago, but I started working hard every day and tried to stay positive, if I have the chance to stand up, I try to calm the game and have an impact
'As I saw him coming, I stood in front of my midfielder I had in my head and shoot, I did not mean it was left of me, but I saw that the defender was gone to really get it on goal. The first was instinct.
“The crowd has been incredible, they stayed with us, my first goals here a special evening, one that I have waited for a long time and back to Bilbao is special.”