Neville said: "Pogba was instrumental in that first half. We look at the scrutiny on Wayne Rooney, but a lot of people are saying that for £90m on a central midfield player, you have to influence the game. Today he did.
"The first half he was the best player on the pitch. In the first half, he seemed more determined, like Mourinho had told him to sprint back and win the ball. I think he's had a bit of a wake-up call in the week.
"It was an all-round performance. It is the best I've seen him.
"If you think about what you want your midfield player to do for £90m, you want him to pass well, come forward, be a threat in the box, be dynamic, sprint back and be a force defensively.
"All the facets of what would be an all-round midfield player, he's one of those rare midfield players who can do most things, and today we saw a big influence on the game."
The 23-year-old was influential in all areas on Saturday, tracking back on numerous occasions and creating a nuisance in the Leicester box.
Pogba scored 20 goals in his last two seasons for Juventus, and Souness believes he would be even more effective running in behind defences and being more of a presence inside the penalty area.
"I think Pogba should be getting in front of the ball a lot of the time, making runs into the box. He looks like he can run all day," said the former Scotland midfielder.
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