Scott McTominay scored 29 goals in 255 games for Manchester United before joining Napoli

Italian champion. Serie A player of the year. Idolised by one of football's most passionate fanbases. And now a Ballon d'Or nominee.

If the past year has been a dream for Scott McTominay he would not want to wake up.

The 28-year-old Napoli and Scotland midfielder's place on the 30-man shortlist for the world's best player was confirmed 347 days after his last game for Manchester United.

That was as a substitute. Away to Brighton. In a 2-1 defeat.