Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says his defenders deserve praise as much as goalkeeper David de Gea after last night's draw at Sevilla.

De Gea made some outstanding saves as Mourinho's side earned a clean sheet to take back to Old Trafford for the second-leg of their Champions League round 16 game.

“I think the clean sheets are because of the team and because of David [De Gea]," Mourinho said.

“But, we also kept a few clean sheets with [Sergio] Romero in goal.

“So I think the team even with a couple of mistakes, the team defended well and when we made the mistakes, obviously David was there.

“And that's the reason why he is what he is."