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Shearer: Greenwood is like me and Manchester United’s teenage sensation can be England’s ‘wildcard’

Alan Shearer sees shades of his own game when watching Manchester United’s teenage frontman Mason Greenwood, with the youngster expected to become a “wildcard” for England.

At just 18 years of age, the Old Trafford academy graduate has seen his stock rise considerably in 2019-20. A breakthrough campaign with the Red Devils has seen the exciting forward hit 15 goals across all competitions, with a stunning brace recorded in his most recent outing against Bournemouth.

Many are now tipping him to reach the very top of the game, likening him to Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.