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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Makes Marcus Rashford, Cristiano Ronaldo Comparison

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken about the physical development of Marcus Rashford after he netted in the win over Newcastle United on Thursday.

The Red Devils rallied after falling behind in the game, with Anthony Martial, Rashford and Mason Greenwood on the scoresheet in a 4-1 triumph.

Rashford's goal gave United a 3-1 lead at half time, as he leapt brilliantly to head home Aaron Wan-Bissaka's cross. After the game, Solskjaer commented on the forward's physicality and noted how Cristiano Ronaldo developed that side of his game to make improvements at United, per Dejan Kalinic of Goal:

"He is a physical specimen.