The smile across Mason Mount's face as he took part in a walk of honour with the rest of his team-mates at the end of the game told its own story about the 26-year-old's stalled career. An integral part of the England side that reached the final of Euro 2020, Mount's career has never got going following his move north from Chelsea in 2023.

Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to complete an emphatic 7-1 aggregate semi-final victory, setting up a mouthwatering showpiece against Tottenham.United will face Tottenham in the final in Bilbao on May 21.

Manchester United booked their berth in the Europa League final after a 4-1 semi-final thrashing of Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, with Mason Mount scoring twice to give the hosts a 7-1 aggregate win and a chance for the beleaguered team to hoist some silverware this season.