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Man Utd ‘motor bicycle’ James earns Mbappe comparison from rival manager

Manchester United winger Daniel James has been likened to World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe by Hungary manager Marco Rossi, with the Wales international considered to be of the same “motor bicycle” mould.

Pace is certainly the 22-year-old’s biggest weapon, with his speed across the pitch helping to bring him to the attention of those at Old Trafford.

A £15 million ($19m) transfer from Swansea over the summer has been the reward for James’ rapid progress over recent years.

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He is now starring on a Premier League stage, with his efforts in 2019-20 having marked him out as one of the more consistent performers in a United side which has struggled to find such qualities at times.