After completing one of the most frantic comebacks in Manchester United's history against Brentford last Saturday, Scott McTominay decided to pay tribute to the club's soul. “I can't describe how I felt about the second goal. I was watching David Beckham's documentary last night and you see the history and the people behind the club," said the unlikely match-winner after scoring in the 92nd and 96th minutes.
"That's what the lads do it for, Kath on reception, the kit men, everyone, it's so important we all come together and we do it for the people. I'm a fan myself, so I want to do well."
It was touching if slightly bizarre thing to say after turning a potentially disastrous defeat into a victory. But it also served as a reminder of the importance of having homegrown players who understand the club's values and will adhere to them.
After all, the best United teams in the modern era have had a healthy mix of world-class stars imported from elsewhere who could make the difference and homegrown players who could always be relied on to give everything when putting on a red shirt.
McTominay belongs to the latter half, and his heroic cameo against Brentford is not the only reason United need to value him more.