Bruno Fernandes has been lauded by Manchester United legend Paul Scholes after Thursday's 5-0 trouncing of Club Brugge.

The Portuguese scored his second in as many matches as United cruised into the Europa League last-16 stage.

"It was a perfect night and there were a lot of very good performances. Fernandes stood out and he controlled the pace of play," the Red Devils legend told BT Sport.

"He looks like he has brought this team to life. He has made a team that did not look that watchable at times look exciting and very watchable right now.

"When you bring in a player like Fernandes it livens everyone up. Usually a player from a different country takes more time. Hopefully, he stays in this form for the rest of the season.

"What do I like about Bruno? Everything so far. Creativity. His awareness on the pitch. Before the ball comes to him he knows what's around him. He's sensational — you just wonder why nobody else came in for him or why we didn't get him in the summer."

Scholes went on to compare Bruno Fernandes with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, adding: "When I think of him the only other player I can think of is Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City.

"He is the best player in the Premier League but Fernandes is right up there."