Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has jumped to the defence of Paul Pogba.

Pogba has endured a below-par start to the season, with recent performances seeing him face criticism from pundits and supporters alike.

But McTominay told Pro Direct Soccer: "I remember watching Pogba at Juventus when I was in the reserves at United.

"I was like 'this guy is ridiculous'.

"People don't know him. People don't. They don't know him for who he is. He is very misunderstood, in my opinion, for the way he is, his personality and what he brings the team.

"Obviously he can have a bad game, everyone can have a bad game but because it's Paul Pogba it's magnified to a different level. When he plays well, he's up there with the very best. Top class."