Who Is Scott McTominay?

Scott McTominay, named on the bench for the visit of Swansea City, may not be too well known to followers of Manchester United's senior side but he has been a regular in the Reserves all season, with all the games shown on MUTV.

Furthermore, Inside United, the official club magazine, showcases the club's younger players with its Youth Spotlight feature and McTominay featured earlier this season.

We have reproduced this detailed lowdown on the 20-year-old midfielder or attacker and you can also read an exclusive interview with him from September.

INTRODUCTION
Scott McTominay had just turned five when he first caught United’s eye at the development centre in Preston, which he attended alongside fellow Reserves star Joe Riley. He is now benefiting from careful treatment during his adolescence which led to long spells without 11-a-side football. The patience has been rewarded as he has forced his way into the reckoning under [former boss] Warren Joyce and started in three of the four fixtures in August.

POSITION
Since sharing no.10 duties with a certain Marcus Rashford in the Under-16s, he has generally moved deeper into midfield where his new-found strength comes in useful. Joyce used him as a lone centre-forward but both he and the player agree his long-term role is probably as a box-to-box or holding midfielder.

STYLE
Following a growth spurt during his Academy days and endless hours in the gym, McTominay’s game has altered dramatically. Although retaining his ability on the ball, he can handle the physical demands in the middle of the park and is useful in the air. “He’s a really good footballer,” commented [former coach] Joyce. ”Technically sound with good skills and excellent in the keep-ball sessions.”
HIGHLIGHT

“Definitely winning the league last year,” was his instant response to this question. As for scoring his maiden goal for the Reserves at Blackpool, he admitted:  “It was good but I was not too pleased with how I played. It was a tough game, they were big, strong lads and it was a test because playing up front was hard.”

BEST PERFORMANCE
McTominay performed well against Liverpool in a 1-1 draw in March [2016].  “It was my first start in the Under-21s and a big night for me. Martin Skrtel and Steven Caulker played and they had a strong team so it was a good indicator of where I was and how much I needed to improve. Obviously, going into it, you are wondering where you are as a player so it was reassuring to know you are definitely in the mix with top quality players and can compete with them.”

TRIVIA
Despite being born in Lancaster, Scott has Scottish roots and that could be where his international future lies. He has already attended training camps with the country’s younger sides and revealed: “I’m probably more Scottish than I am English.” 

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