Fans want Tom Huddlestone to be promoted to Man United's first team after wonderful EFL Cup assist

Having played at the highest level during his career – as well as displaying impressive capabilities as a coach – Huddlestone's presence will no doubt benefit United's youth team players in the coming months.

Huddlestone not only coaches from within training sessions but he drives standards during U21 games, too.

Garnacho proceeded to beat Barrow goalkeeper Scott Moloney with a cool finish to win the game.

Huddlestone's efforts for the U21 team have certainly got people talking on social media. One fan commented: "What a ball to Garnacho, this Huddlestone kid looks the business, hopefully sees some first team minutes soon!"

Another wrote: "Can Huddlestone play for the first team?" while a third said: "Tom Huddlestone assist? Might’ve found our midfielder."

A fourth commented: "If you don’t understand the purpose of Tom Huddlestone than you don’t understand youth development imo! Goldust for those youngsters! Btw what a technician."

Last month, Huddlestone opened up about his surprise move to Old Trafford.

"He then put my name forward and it was midway through pre-season when I got the phone call (offering me the job)."

Huddlestone added: "The first week (in the job) the first team was away so there was no eyes on me or any pressure like that. It's a big old building so I was saying to Macca (McShane) 'I'm just going to shadow you for the first week'.

"But the five or six coaches I'm working with daily are top notch and really helpful for me, coming from that playing side into a sort of hybrid role.

"When you're on the pitch you're expected to give a bit of info so its similar to that really. The hardest part is mindset-wise, remembering that you're not fighting to stay in the team.

"You want to do as well as you can but you know your main job is to try and develop the players around you rather than try and stay in the team for the next game."