For so long Erik ten Hag was restricted for choice in midfield, the Manchester United manager will have a wealth of options at his disposal for his side's Europa League clash with Sevilla.
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Scott McTominay came off the bench to net two goals in six minutes on Saturday as Scotland beat Cyprus 3-0 in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier.
The Manchester United midfielder enjoyed a brilliant 23-minute cameo at Hampden Park after being introduced by Steve Clarke midway through the second half and netting twice from close range to hand the Tartan Army all three points in their qualifying group.
An enterprising run into the box saw McTominay latch onto Lyndon Dykes' knockdown and fire home from close range with three minutes left, and with Cypriot legs tiring in added-time he added a third with a composed finish from a similar distance.
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The 26-year-old could barely believe his luck when reeling away to celebrate his second and Scotland's third, and United supporters were loving it on social media.
A run of form could not come at a better time for McTominay, with the midfielder set to be called upon when returning to United over the next few weeks. Casemiro will miss the next three Premier League games against Newcastle United, Brentford and Everton through suspension, with the Scot a likely replacement.
A good run could see the midfielder work his was back into Erik ten Hag's plans for next season, with his future at Old Trafford still uncertain amid interest from Eddie Howe's Magpies.
He will hope Saturday's brace will be enough to earn a starting place when Scotland face Spain in their second qualifier on Tuesday.
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