Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was delighted with Alejandro Garnacho's performance for victory over FC Sheriff.
The 18-year-old started alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Antony in the Reds' attack as they beat Europa League opponents Sheriff Tiraspol 3-0 at Old Trafford.
"I think it was a good performance from him. He did what I expected him to do," Ten Hag said afterwards.
"In the last weeks, he had a better attitude, more resilience, more determination and what you see is he is a talent to deal with the ball in tight areas, to run behind and especially also his tempo dribbles - he can take players on and that's a good capability in his football."
Ten Hag hopes that this reward will encourage Garnacho to get even better.
"He deserved his chance, but there is still a lot of room for improvement, especially in the defending part, in the pressing part, in the counter press, in the defence transition," added the Dutchman.
"But you can see, in tight areas, he can find solutions."