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Adnan Januzaj: The last Man Utd player to score twice on debut?

Manchester United fans will be happy if Adnan Januzaj enjoys same the success as the last player to hit a brace on debut for the club.

Back in August 2001, a £19million Dutchman called Ruud van Nistelrooy announced himself to Old Trafford with a brace against Fulham.

In an outstanding debut season, van Nistelrooy went on to score 36 goals in 49 matches and would get 150 in 219 overall in his five seasons with the club.

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