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Greenwood tops Rooney & Best to earn ‘special’ billing from Man Utd captain Maguire

Mason Greenwood’s 18-goal return for Manchester United has seen him better the achievements of Wayne Rooney and George Best, with Harry Maguire admitting that the youngster is a “special talent”.

An exciting Old Trafford academy graduate found the target again on his most recent outing against West Ham.

That effort helped United to claim an important point from a 1-1 draw, as they continue to chase down a top-four finish and Champions League qualification.

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It also saw Greenwood become the first teenager to hit 18 goals for the club in a single campaign, with iconic figures such as Rooney, Best and Brian Kidd all managing 17.