The Europa League's inaugural league phase has ended with Lazio topping the table and Manchester United and Tottenham finishing in the top eight

Manchester United and Tottenham put their inconsistent domestic campaigns aside and advanced to Europa League round of 16.

The Europa League last-16 takes place across 6 and 13 March. As the seeded team, Manchester United will be at home in the second leg. Union Saint-Gilloise vs Ajax - to play Eintracht Frankfurt or Lyon in last-16

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha believes Manchester United can win the Europa League this season.United secured an automatic spot in the round of 16 on Thursday evening, beating FCSB 2-0

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were joined by Rangers as three British clubs secured their spots in the Europa League last-16 on the final round of group games on Thursday.

A club of Manchester United’s stature should be good enough to win the Europa League, to conquer some of the continent’s weaker, less affluent rivals and give Ruben Amorim a major trophy in his first season.

The league phase of the Europa League has come to a close with Lazio topping the table on goal difference despite losing 1-0 to Braga on the final day of play. Tottenham and Manchester United have finished in the top eight to make it to the last 16 despite disappointing Premier League form while Rangers and Olympiacos were able to sneak into the top eight on the final day of this phase of play.

Manchester United cruised through to the Europa League knockout stages after goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo earned the Premier League side a 2-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest on Thursday.

Steve Crossman, former United coach Rene Meulensteen and ex-Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson discuss Thursday's games in the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.