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'To this day I don't know what foot he is': Jesse Lingard marvels at Manchester United prodigy Mason Greenwood and says striker is learning the game 'at a rapid rate'

Jesse Lingard has lavished praise on his Manchester United team-mate Mason Greenwood - noting his 'rapid' development as a first-team footballer.

Greenwood is enjoying a brilliant breakthrough year at Old Trafford, scoring 12 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions so far this season.

Despite being only 18, the forward's displays have shown a maturity beyond his years. This is coupled with the fact he has the rare ability of being genuinely ambidextrous with both feet - as evidenced by his goals this campaign.

'He knows the game of football, he shoots right to left foot.