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'It was a poacher's goal': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer impressed with Harry Maguire's extra-time winner after defender fires Manchester United into semi-finals of the FA Cup

Ole Gunar Solskjaer paid tribute to Harry Maguire after the Manchester United captain fired his team into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with an extra-time winner at Norwich.

It was Maguire’s third goal of the season since joining United for £80million last summer and followed a spectacular long-range effort at Tranmere in the fourth round.

‘Two different goals and maybe two goals that you don’t expect from him,’ said Solskjaer. ‘One from 30 yards into the top corner and today a poacher’s goal.

Manchester United are into the FA Cup semi-final after beating Norwich 2-1 in extra time

Manchester United are into the FA Cup semi-final after beating Norwich 2-1 in extra time

‘Harry has been magnificent since he came to the club.