What is it with Bruno! Captain Marvel, Superman complete with streaming cape. Now add Duracell Bunny to his list of nicknames - and Johnny-On-The-Spot. He plays more often than the London Philharmonic but still gets a tune right at the death.

If a skipper by definition should lead from the front then Bruno does exactly that. His name is on every team sheet produced by Eddie Howe whatever the match, he can travel literally all over the world, as he has done recently with Brazil, yet while others wilt he finds another gear and just keeps on going.

It was the 90th minute with the fourth official keying in extra time when Guimaraes came up with United's winner and, boy, did we need it. Only two wins out of eight PL games looked certain to be extended against moderate opposition until sprawling Fulham keeper Bernd Leno pushed out a rasping drive from substitute Will Osula and there was Bruno lurking with intent.

A midfielder, not a forward,...