They may be the worst team in the modern history of Manchester United but of all the potentially disastrous outcomes to this season, Ruben Amorim’s players could yet grasp the very best of a bad lot.

Manchester United booked their berth in the Europa League final after a 4-1 semi-final thrashing of Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, with Mason Mount scoring twice to give the hosts a 7-1 aggregate win and a chance for the beleaguered team to hoist some silverware this season.

Tens of thousands of Manchester United supporters are in the scramble to reach the Europa League final in Bilbao. The Red Devils booked their place after overcoming Athletic Club 5-1 on aggregate in their semi-final second leg at Old Trafford late on Thursday.