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Joe Hugill was wanted by Arsenal and Tottenham but chose Man United - the 17-year-old striker has been likened to England captain Harry Kane and will hope to follow in Marcus Rashford and Co's footsteps at Old Trafford after scoring FOUR vs Liverpool Unde

Marcus Rashford. Mason Greenwood. And now Joe Hugill? Could the latter be the latest hotshot forward to progress from the Manchester United youth ranks to the first team?

Hugill put many outside Old Trafford on notice by scoring four goals as United's Under-23 team won 6-3 at bitter rivals Liverpool on January 30.

On February 1 too, first-team manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke positively about the 17-year-old striker. So who is he? Sportsmail provides a lowdown on the talented striker.

Joe Hugill (centre right) has impressed since joining Manchester United's academy this season
The striker scored four goals as the Red Devils' Under 23s won 6-3 at Liverpool on January 30

WHO IS HE?

Born on October 19, 2003; Hugill is only 17 but already making a big impact at age-group level.