Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand is convinced Scott McTominay's leadership will continue to grow.

Despite the inconsistencies McTominay has been criticised for at points, Ferdinand views the 24-year-old as a promising player and one who can go on to enjoy a similar role to Jordan Henderson at Liverpool.

"I think that McTominay can be and grow into the type of influence that Jordan Henderson has at Liverpool over the last couple of years, if the team is built the right way," Ferdinand told his Youtube channel.

"I think he's got the personality, the character, the right attributes.

"He can cover the ground, takes the ball… yes, he's not a passer like Bruno [Fernandes] or [Paul] Pogba but he doesn't need to be when you've got players like that in your team."

Ferdinand added: "He's got no better coach for that position, marshalling the midfield area and giving it to the players in the number 10 roles, etc, than Michael Carrick and Darren Fletcher, who are at the club now.

"Given time he can, but he needs to be put alongside the right personnel and Fred isn't that guy.

"McTominay could have an influence on this team, he's got the character, the personality. Around the training ground he drives a lot of the things that go on in terms of the culture of the club, the voice.

"He's very confident, got a good nature about him, works hard, got a good work ethic. They're the kind of traits you want to see. He brings value.

"He's good at a lot of the things that the other players don't bring."