Ruben Amorim has admitted his Manchester United players are "anxious" and sometimes "afraid". The Portuguese coach's time at the club has started poorly.

However, Scholes said that after the Liverpool game, Manuel Ugarte should count himself as the first name on the teamsheet at Old Trafford. He said Ugarte’s ball-playing ability has ‘surprised’ him and he should now be considered an untouchable at United, no asterisk of any lack of options involved.

Ruben Amorim heaped praise on Manchester United’s spirited performance in the side’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, but bemoaned his players’ lack of consistency during his time as head coach. Harry Maguire missed a huge chance deep into added time to seal United the most unlikely of victories in what was a thrilling Premier League contest between two of England’s biggest rivals at Anfield.