Dalot tapped in a precise cross by Mainoo on the hour mark and Mainoo netted eight minutes later for a 2-0 victory over Romanian champion FCSB in Bucharest

Manchester United booked their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) with a 2-0 win at FCSB, with their fourth consecutive win in the competition consigning the hosts to the knockout play-offs.

Lazio, the only team to qualify for the round of 16 with a game to spare, suffered their first defeat of the campaign, losing 1-0 at Braga.

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot credited the half-time introductions of Alejandro Garnacho and Amad for providing the spark they needed.

Kobbie Mainoo was nonchalant about his preferred position after the UEFA Europa League win against FCSB - 'I am just happy to be on the pitch'

The deadlock came from a quick throw in from Amad who found Christian Eriksen. The Dane slipped Kobbie Mainoo into the box and he squared to Diogo Dalot for a tap in. Garnacho then had his say in the second goal. He bombed forward on the left, received the ball from Mainoo then sent it back to the midfielder who side-footed home.

Manchester United cruised through to the Europa League knockout stages after goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo earned the Premier League side a 2-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest on Thursday.

Manchester United manager happy to avoid playoff round after 2-0 win over Romanian side FCSB, says it will give players time to implement his tactics

Manchester United and Tottenham put their inconsistent domestic campaigns aside and advanced to Europa League round of 16.

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers secured direct passage to the UEFA Europa League round of 16 with Matchday 8 wins.

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S fellow knight Dave Brailsford knows all about marginal gains. This was about as marginal as it gets. True enough, Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United team are through to the last