The England international traded places with Leny Yoro, flanked by Matthihs de Ligt and match-winner Lisandro Martinez. It was the first time the trio had started together since the FA Cup triumph over Arsenal 14 days earlier.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has shown that he can be ruthless towards some of his squad, including Marcus Rashford.

The centre-back’s long pass to Amad earned United a hard-fought victory in the Manchester derby in mid-December, and he opened the scoring against Liverpool in an exhausting draw at Anfield. His goal against Fulham followed his late assist for Fernandes against Rangers in the Europa League.