Former City star can’t help but admit United ace is ‘leading by example’ and ‘wearing the shirt how it’s meant to be worn’

Former Manchester City player Shaun Wright-Phillips has lauded Manchester United’s new star man, Rasmus Hojlund.

The Dane is taking the Premier League by storm right now after netting seven times in his past six matches. On Sunday, his 36-second opener made him the youngest-ever player to score in six consecutive matches (21 years and 14 days old).

Fans were made to wait 14 matches before seeing their summer signing open his account in the top flight, but now, he’s seemingly opened the floodgates. Every time Hojlund gets on the ball, you’re expecting to see the net ripple – he’s just that clinical.

After numerous years of United’s centre-forward position being somewhat cursed, the former Atalanta man has now filled exactly what the Old Trafford faithful – and Erik ten Hag – have been crying out for.

Hojlund is also a self-proclaimed boyhood Red, so he’ll be keen to lead the line for years to come and put the club back on the pedestal he’d have been familiar with growing up.

Former Blue reserves high praise for red-hot Hojlund

Wright-Phillips gave a glowing verdict on the youngster while analysing his recent showings on The Kelly and Wrighty Show.

“I just think the way he’s played in general, he has been superb,” the ex-winger began. “Even when he came and Man United was that dysfunctional, I think if you look at all the aspects of his game which he was putting into play, not receiving the ball when he was in the right areas, his hold-up play, how much he runs for that club as though he understands how difficult it is being a Manchester United player.

“He’s leading by example there for me and he’s wearing the shirt how it’s meant to be worn. If things ain’t going his way, he still runs over 110% to try and make things happen for the team and for himself. For me, it was inevitable that his goals would come at some point.”