Remember the name Mason Greenwood.
Marcus Rashford set the standard for Manchester United’s academy youngsters two years ago with a memorable breakthrough season.
Emulating his instant success is going to be difficult for any young talent, but one who has a great chance is teenager Mason Greenwood.
Greenwood is just 16-years-old and he is tearing it up for United’s under-18s.
This season Greenwood has scored 14 goals in 14 games, which include seven in his last four.
He is averaging a goal every 65 minutes he is on the pitch, and he is the second highest scorer in the division behind Tottenham’s Reo Griffiths, 17, who has 19 goals.
Greenwood added to his league tally this week too, scoring a winner for United against Toronto in the Dallas Cup.
The young striker has already played and scored for England’s under-17 side, and the future is bright.
Earlier this month he was praised by Red Devils coach Clayton Blackmore, who told the Manchester Evening News: “He’s great on the ball and very good with both feet. He’s the first person I’ve seen that takes penalties and the free-kicks with his wrong foot. I’ve never come across anyone like that! He’s got a great chance.”
Greenwood will turn professional in October when he is 17, and United have a lot to be excited about.
The next Marcus Rashford may be closer to being ready than fans may realise.
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