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Manchester United's Edinson Cavani praises team-mate Jadon Sancho for 'keeping a COOL head' and keeping his 'standards high' after scoring twice in two games following a difficult start to life at Old Trafford

Edinson Cavani has praised Manchester United team-mate Jadon Sancho for 'keeping a cool head' despite an underwhelming start to life at his new club.

The 21-year-old completed his highly-anticipated move to Old Trafford for £73m from Borussia Dortmund in the summer but struggled in his first few months under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, failing to register a goal or an assist.

But since Michael Carrick has taken caretaker charge, Sancho has score two in two - against Villarreal and Chelsea - and Uruguayan veteran Cavani was keen to point out Sancho's exemplary attitude amid a 'tough period.