Nemanja Matic believes Anthony Elanga is the future of Manchester United.

The 19-year-old academy graduate scored the equaliser in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg.

Post-match, Matic told MUTV: "For a very young player to come here and score against Atletico Madrid he will remember this moment forever for sure and he deserved that.

"He's working very hard, he's a very, very nice kid I have to say – very polite, respectful and I think he's the future of our club."

On the result, Matic added: "We are happy because we scored at the end and we go home with, let's say, a positive result.

"But we also know that we have to play better football and to control the ball more and the game.

"There are some things that we have to work on and we have to improve, but to come here at this stadium against a very good side and to draw is not that bad. Deep down though we know in ourselves that we have to play better."