The hard-working youth product has impressed supporters since making his first-team debut last September and, impressively, he now has 31 appearances to his name, as well as one goal (a brilliant strike against Sheffield United last year).
It has unquestionably been a positive campaign for the 19-year-old Manchester lad and a large part of his success is clearly down to a determined attitude that was nurtured in the United Academy.
Williams has drawn on that strength this week following the disappointing Emirates FA Cup semi-final on Sunday, when the Reds were unfortunately beaten 3-1 by Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.