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​Man Utd boss Solskjaer praises 'fearless' Greenwood

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed the bravery of Mason Greenwood.

The teenager has emerged as a reliable source of goals for the Red Devils since the league resumed.

Greenwood has four goals in the past three matches ahead of a home clash with Southampton that could take United into third place.

"I think when you are that age you have no fear whatsoever. Mason goes out there, enjoys playing and does what he does," Solskjaer told Sky Sports.

"He's done that since he was a kid. He's been in this club his whole footballing life, and he has been taught and coached, but also has taught himself good habits about receiving the ball on the half-turn, if you want to turn a defender inside or outside.

"It's the same with Anthony and Marcus, they all have that type of positive demeanour and mindset. To me, that's football.

"I think the front three did a lot of good work in the lockdown to be physically ready. They are known as technical players, skilful players, but the first thing we always ask for is that mentality and humility to work hard.

"That comes first, and then all their skills and qualities in front of goal come. They create chances for themselves with their pressing and movement, it's not just their skills."

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