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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Says Mason Greenwood Is a 'Nightmare for Defenders'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed Mason Greenwood after he bagged a brace in Manchester United's 4-0 UEFA Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar on Thursday.

Greenwood took his tally to four goals in five Europa League appearances this season and six strikes overall for the campaign.

Per Goal, Solskjaer said of the 18-year-old:

"The closer he gets to goal the more dangerous he is. Right foot, left foot, he is a nightmare for defenders.

"He needs to develop his heading. Then he can be a proper striker.

"I've seen a few good ones—I played with Wazza [Wayne Rooney].