MANCHESTER UNITED fans cannot wait to see Anthony Martial back leading their attack after watching him in action for France.
The 24-year-old was chosen to lead Les Bleus’ attack in the 4-2 win over Croatia after star man Kylian Mbappe tested positive for coronavirus.
Anthony Martial shone on his first start for France since March 2018Credit: AFP
His performance was hailed by Manchester United fans who watch from afarCredit: AFP
And despite not officially getting his name on the scoresheet, those Red Devils watching from afar were delighted to see him “officially announce himself” on the international stage.
After providing the assist for Antoine Griezmann to cancel out Dejan Lovren’s opener, Martial then played a huge role in turning the scoreline on its head on his first start for France since March 2018.
Right on the stroke of half time, he scrambled a close-range effort on to the post and the ball trickled over the line after rebounding off the goalkeeper’s back.
Sub Josip Brekalo levelled ten minutes after the restart as he muscled his way past three defenders before firing past Hugo Lloris.
France regained the lead through defender Dayot Upamecano as he took advantage of static defending to head home a Griezmann corner.
But Martial then won a penalty that allowed Olivier Giroud to seal the victory on 77 minutes.
Despite England being in action as they were held to a dull goalless draw in Denmark, it seems many United fans switched channels to see how last season’s top scorer fared on the international stage.
And his display left them brimming with excitement ahead of the upcoming campaign.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
