Manchester United news: Marcus Rashford hails ‘frightening’ Mason Greenwood after goal against Leeds

Marcus Rashford has hailed “frightening” talent Mason Greenwood and tipped him for big things at Manchester United.

The 17-year-old has impressed during United’s pre-season tour to Australia and now looks set to become an important member of the first-team squad.

Greenwood scored 30 goals in 29 appearances for the academy sides last season and continued that fine form by netting his first senior goal as United thrashed Leeds 4-0 at Optus Stadium in Perth.

Growing expectation

Following that performance, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he would have no hesitation starting the youngster in their Premier League opener against Chelsea.

The teenager started in attack on Wednesday with Rashford – a player who knows all about breaking through at Old Trafford and dealing with growing expectation.

“It’s definitely a nice thing,” the forward, still only 21, said after the match in Perth.

“For him, you have to understand people’s characteristics. He’s quite a laid-back person so I think for him it’s no good putting things in his head constantly and repeatedly.

“He’s a clever kid so he’ll learn it as he goes, but, yeah, his natural abilities are frightening.

“The manager is obviously doing a good job in sort of guiding him in the right direction and the more you do that, his talent will just come through.”

Additional reporting by Press Association