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Greenwood becomes first Man Utd scorer born after 2000

Mason Greenwood became the first player born in the 2000s to score for Manchester United when he opened the scoring against Astana on Thursday.

The 17-year-old was one of three youngsters, alongside Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong, to be given a chance in the starting XI as the Red Devils lined up for the Europa League clash at Old Trafford.

Greenwood had been limited to substitute appearances in the Premier League, but completed the full 90 minutes, looking lively all the way through.

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In the early stages, the forward latched onto a flick from Marcus Rashford and had a shot at goal, only to see it curl wide of the post.