Rio Ferdinand hailed Toby Collyer after the Man United youngster's European debut on Thursday.
With United playing host to Rangers as they looked to keep their unbeaten record on the continent alive, Ruben Amorim entrusted the 21-year-old with a start in midfield.
Playing alongside club captain Bruno Fernandes, Collyer was given the nod over the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro.
In just his second-ever start for the club, Collyer endured a shaky start as he was dispossessed in his own half during the early going.