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Van Gaal hails Young's impact on in-form United

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Manchester United's Dutch manager Louis van Gaal (C) reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 4, 2015. AFP PHOTO

Louis van Gaal has paid tribute to the role played by utility man Ashley Young in Manchester United's impressive form despite his latest snub from England manager Roy Hodgson.

Four consecutive wins in all competitions have taken United to the top of the Premier League table and seen them advance in the League Cup, as well as lodging their first Champions League victory of the season over Wolfsburg.

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