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'Class act today protecting him from that bully!': Fans laud Edinson Cavani after Manchester United veteran turns bodyguard to protect Mason Greenwood from angry Roma players

Fans have hailed Edinson Cavani after the veteran striker turned bodyguard to protect Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood amid a bust-up on Thursday night.

The Uruguayan, 34, scored twice as United booked their place in the Europa League final with an 8-5 aggregate win over Roma in the Italian capital, ending Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's semi-final hoodoo.

Cavani has proved a welcome addition to the Red Devils, with his vast experience offering United's young attacking stars a wise figure to take counsel from.

And the former Paris Saint-Germain marksman demonstrated his commitment to the cause after stepping in to protect 19-year-old Greenwood after the youngster was confronted by two of Roma's players.