Mount happy to be 'catalyst' in United press

Manchester United's Mason Mount feels he can lead the charge to press opposition defences.

Under Erik ten Hag and now Ruben Amorim, United have seemed not able to get a concerted approach to their pressing game, with too many individuals trying to close down the opposition with no assistance.

Chosen ahead of Matheus Cunha in the left-sided 'number 10' slot against Sunderland, Mount led the press which unsettled the Black Cats, especially in the first half hour when the game was won.

"I see myself as bringing a lot of energy into the team and setting off the press at times, being a bit of a catalyst going forward," said Mount.

"It's something I focus on, helping the people around me and really bringing energy."

Amorim had only been at United for a month when Mount suffered the hamstring injury at Manchester City that kept him out for more than three months.

It was a big blow to the new coach, who knew the 26-year-old had more experience of his formation than most of his team-mates after working with Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate.

"At the beginning especially, it was something that maybe he could lean on me for," said Mount.

"Knowing the roles and what he wants out of the team resonates with me because I've done it before. It's something I understand."

It will be interesting to see how Mount's role evolves given Cunha was a big-money summer signing and was expected to be a central figure in United's development going forward.

For now, Mount is happy to have started and scored his first goal of the season – and his first Premier League goal at Old Trafford.

"It was massive for me," he said. "Really important. I enjoyed that."