Marc Skinner hailed captain Maya Le Tissier as Manchester United 's "rock" after her penalty secured the club's first Champions League win on Wednesday.

The England defender struck after 31 minutes as United beat Norwegian side Valerenga 1-0 at Leigh Sports Village to launch their maiden campaign in Europe's elite competition with a deserved success.

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United manager Skinner said: "You see how much it means to her playing with the big dogs.

"She's a great character and has a real calmness to take that penalty. She's a rock for us and it's fitting that she got the first goal."

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