The turning point for Anthony Martial at Manchester United came under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and against Jose Mourinho

Two days after his Manchester United debut for the ages, Anthony Martial strolled down to the reception of the Pullman Hotel in Eindhoven to request assistance with the WiFi.

More than 70,000 United matchgoers had clambered over each other to embrace Martial after his clincher against Liverpool. Yet here he was anonymous, even in a striking red club jumper.

Martial has always been a man of few words and politely stood aside for this correspondent to enter the lift first. It was a rare occasion when journalists shared the same hotel as United on a European trip. As is almost always the case when one shares a condensed space with a recognisable personality, not a single word was exchanged.

Three months later, United's golden boy collected the Golden Boy award. Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Pedri and Gavi have been recent recipients. It is currently on display in Jude Bellingham's home.

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Martial stirred the soul in a largely soulless season under Louis van Gaal. His winner in the 2016 FA Cup semi-final - United's first contest at Wembley in nearly three years - was the first 'Fergie Time' winner of the post-Ferguson era.

While Martial was mobbed by several supporters, a handful too distant stormed the press box instead, singing, "Tony Martial came from France". The occasion, the goal, the timing and the celebrations encapsulated the essence of United and it was down to a raw 20-year-old from Paris.

Martial would have been worthy of the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year statue, only it was monopolised by David de Gea, the only United player with a world-class