MASON GREENWOOD was hailed as a ‘starboy’ by fans after his 25-yard thunderbolt against Leicester.
The forward started on the right of United’s front three, with Jadon Sancho on the left and Cristiano Ronaldo up front.
And Greenwood made the most of the space in the wing, as he cut in on his left foot and arrowed one into the top corner.
The excellent strike was celebrated online as United fans
One said: “Mason Greenwood that is amazing.”
Another said: “Greenwood is very scary. Proper starboy.”
One added: “Greenwood is a generational talent.”
Greenwood was joined by England team-mates Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham in the Bukayo Saka, an award for the best under-21 player.
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His ex-academy mentor Kieran McKenna liked the 20-year-old to United boss and former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
McKenna told MUFC website: “It’s great timing for Mason that he’s been able to work under such a great striker in Ole.
“There aren’t many better than Ole in the history of the football club for goals in the penalty area, the different type of finishes from inside the penalty area, anticipatory movements in the box.
“Ole was really strong and passionate about that and it’s something for Mason to work on.”
Despite the wonder strike, United were pegged back on the half hour mark as Youri Tielemans equalised.
The game finished 4-2 to the Foxes which is bound to increase the pressure on Solskjaer.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
