Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has praised Rasmus Hojlund for his display in Manchester United's FA Cup win over Newport County.

The Danish forward had a tough time getting on the scoresheet for most of the game, before netting his team's fourth goal in injury time.

United, who were made to work for the result, went on to win the contest in Wales 4-2.

Speaking on BBC after the game, Shearer stated: “I thought he toiled away really well up front on his own.

“He led the line really well.

“I thought he deserved his goal because of that. He's alive, and he sticks it away really well. As I said, I thought he deserved it because of everything that he did, his effort and everything else. He never stopped all afternoon.

“It's frustrating at times, playing in that team, because I'm not quite sure when the ball is coming in.

“But you've got to keep going, and he did that and he got his goal. He deserved it."