Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag heaped praise on his side's matchwinner at the weekend.

The Red Devils earned a 2-1 win against Brentford, despite trailing 1-0 in the 90th minute.

Post-game, Ten Hag admitted that every team needs players like two-goal hero Scott McTominay.

"He is Manchester United in everything and in his heart," Ten Hag stated post-game.

"So he's playing for the badge. He gives his life.

"And when you're coming on and you give this to the team, it tells a lot.

"Yes, of course. That's why he's here," Ten Hag added on McTominay's future with the club.

"He is one of our midfield players and yeah, he can make the [difference in the] boxes, you see.

"Against Burnley he played and then he should have played against Crystal Palace, but then he was ill and then he comes out of the team and then others take over.

"But he has, as everyone [does], to fight for his position. But of course, it helps when you contribute like this afternoon."