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Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Anthony Elanga has a bright 'future ahead of him' but insists the Manchester United star must 'strive for more' before Victor Lindelof stated the 19-year-old must 'stay humble'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has encouraged Anthony Elanga to 'strive for more' after breaking into the Manchester United first XI under Ralf Rangnick.

The 19-year-old forward has been a shining star in an otherwise disappointing season at Old Trafford - having scored three goals in 18 appearances for the Red Devils.

Elanga has also received his first international call-up for Sweden as Janne Andersson's side take on the Czech Republic in their crucial World Cup play-off.

Anthony Elanga (above) broke into the Manchester United first XI under Ralf Rangnick

Ibrahimovic - who played alongside Elanga's father Joseph at Malmo - said he was impressed with the 19-year-old's rise to stardom.