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Anthony Elanga is NOT a 'world-class' starlet like Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs were, claims Michael Owen as he says he's just a 'very good player'... but Rio Ferdinand insists 'fearless' 19-year-old shouldn't be compared to Man United greats

Ex-Manchester United team-mates Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand are at loggerheads over the importance of teenage star Anthony Elanga to their former side.

Elanga, 19, came off the bench to net a vital equaliser for United away at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, racing onto a pass from Bruno Fernandes and slotting home to seal a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

The Swedish winger has impressed since being brought into the side by Ralf Rangnick in recent months, registering three goals in 14 appearances under the interim boss.