Manchester United: Mason Greenwood’s finishing likened to Cristiano Ronaldo by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Boxing Day stunner

The 18-year-old scored in the 4-1 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has compared Mason Greenwood’s finishing technique to Cristiano Ronaldo after the 18-year-old’s stunning goal in Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Newcastle on Boxing Day.

The youngster now has eight goals this season in all competitions, with 22 first team appearances under Solskjaer.

And the United manager has been so impressed that he has compared the variety in Greenwood’s finishing to former United superstar Ronaldo.

“Mason can do every single technique. He can strike it and curl it,” said Solskjaer.

“Cristiano scores just as many with his left foot. Mason can curl with both feet, just an exceptional finisher.

“He’s learning and growing as a human being. He’ll grow more and more and we’re not going to see the best of Mason for a couple for years.

“Marcus, who’s 22 now, sprung on the scene the same age and you see more maturity in his game and Mason needs to learn how to head it.”

Solskjaer also compared Rashford’s development to Ronaldo’s, especially with his work in the gym.

“He’s been working on it. He’s a physical specimen, he looks after himself, he’s been working hard in the gym,” Solskjaer added.

“I remember a boy I used to play with who headed it well when he was close to goal and we compare him to him – Cristiano used to get at that age as well.”