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Blind grateful for away goal in Russia

Manchester United defender Daley Blind believes Henrikh Mkhitaryan's strike in the 1-1 draw against FC Rostov could prove vital, but insists there is still work to do in the Europa League tie.

The Reds emerged from the tricky trip to Russia with a precious away goal, courtesy of Mkhitaryan's 35th-minute effort, meaning Mourinho's men are effectively ahead in the battle to reach the quarter-finals.

Blind, who turned 27 on the day of the match, admits he wanted to celebrate his birthday with a win but feels a draw represents a good result going into next week's second leg at Old Trafford.