Peter Crouch says Manchester United have a new hero in Bruno Fernandes.

The Portuguese, signed from Sporting Lisbon last month, scored his first goal for United in Sunday's 3-0 win over Watford at Old Trafford.

And Crouch believes Fernandes' bravado is exactly what the Red Devils have been missing this season.

He told BBC Sport: "Watching Fernandes run the show against Watford showed exactly what United have been missing while Paul Pogba has been injured.

"He has got a bit of arrogance about him that I quite liked to be honest.

"They have not had anyone playing with that kind of confidence or flair, because it has not been that kind of season for them.

"So, to now have someone who gets the fans off their seats is massive for them - and you can understand why the supporters have taken to him so quickly because he is exactly what they and the team needed.

"Fernandes lifted the whole stadium on Sunday and, as well as the part he played in all three goals, what was impressive about him was his range of passing and the way he carried the ball.

"On top of that, he was full of tricks and he showed grea awareness.

"He is clearly someone who can unlock a defence, which is something else United have been lacking while Pogba is out and since Juan Mata has gone off the boil."