Work ethic of United's squad impresses McDermott

THE one thing that has struck winger Donal McDermott during his loan spell with Scunthorpe United is the work ethic within the club.

He is convinced that can tip the balance in the Iron's favour in their battle to survive in the Championship this season.

McDermott, who is hoping to have a role to play in the closing 12 games, is in optimistic mood.

"When I first came here I knew that the club had just been promoted to this division at the end of last season and were being tipped by a lot of people to go straight back down," said the 20-year-old Manchester City starlet.

"But there are a lot of good players here, a good manager and some good staff.

"And every time Scunthorpe United play, everybody gives 100 per cent.

"I don't really know why people think they are favourites to go down.

"With the players we have here and our work ethic, I think we should be able to stay up.

"Obviously it's going to be hard work. We have to start now and give it our all."