There was late drama at Old Trafford on Thursday as Manchester United defeated Rangers 2-1 in their Europa League group stage match, winning 2-1 thanks to a goal from Bruno Fernandes in extra time.

Jack Butland, a former United loanee, gave the home team the lead with a howler in the Rangers goal, and the three goals all came in the second half.

Cyriel Dessers equalized in the 88th minute just as it appeared the game was dragging to a close, sending the away supporters into a frenzy.

However, that happiness was short-lived as the captain’s half-volley goal in the second minute of extra time stunned the Rangers fans into silence.

On the ball, Collyer was neat and orderly.Although Ruben Amorim will be disappointed by the quantity of opportunities lost, he will be happy with the performance of Toby Collyer, an academy graduate who made his team debut in a European competition.

The 21-year-old was initially anxious since his misdirected pass nearly gave the visitors their first significant opportunity, but as the game went on, he steadily improved and appeared to be extremely comfortable with the ball.

With 57 touches and a passing accuracy of 94 percent at the end of the game, the former England U17 international found a teammate 48 times out of 51.

Additionally, the former Brighton star only lost possession of the ball four times and finished both of his dribbles.

He was exactly what the head coach would have expected from his defensive midfielder—simple and efficient. Out of possession, Collyer was also acting aggressively as usual.

There are more opportunities coming up.In his 73 minutes, the Worthing-born star won one free-kick after being fouled by a Rangers player and lost just one ground duel. Additionally, the midfield player made two interceptions.

With Collyer playing in each of the team’s last four games after making an impact with his FA Cup cameo off the bench against Arsenal, it is evident that Amorim likes the young player.

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Given how highly regarded he is, the head coach has chosen to deploy the academy graduate rather than Casemiro. Additionally, the club reversed course and canceled a loan exit because the coach wants him to stay.

Furthermore, since neither Christian Eriksen nor the Brazilian are anticipated to stay with the team for very long, more opportunities are anticipated.

Because of his enthusiasm, tenacity, and resolve, Collyer is a valuable backup who can step in and take the place of Kobbie Mainoo or Manuel Ugarte if necessary.