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‘Man Utd’s front three as special as Barcelona’s MSN’ – Owen excited by Rashford, Martial & Greenwood

Manchester United’s front three of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood boast the “special” potential to rival Barcelona’s famous ‘MSN’ frontline of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, claims Michael Owen.

A fearsome attacking unit has been pieced together at Old Trafford, with two members of that trident stepping out of a famed academy system to become senior stars.

Rashford and Greenwood have flourished on a first-team stage, with France international Martial complementing their qualities on the flanks while filling a central number nine berth.

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