Gary Lineker delivers Amad verdict after Manchester United ace scores stunner for Sunderland

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker described Manchester United youngster Amad as a 'serious talent' after he scored a stunning goal in Sunderland's 2-1 play-off semi-final victory over Luton Town on Saturday.

After falling behind to Elijad Adebayo's 11th minute opener, Sunderland got themselves back on level terms shortly before half-time through a blistering strike from the Ivory Coast international. Alex Pritchard rolled a free-kick short for the loanee and he curled a sumptuous, left-footed effort into the far corner.

It marked his 14th goal of the season for the Black Cats and it gave them the platform they needed to turn the contest on its head. Trai Hume netted a second half header to seal a first leg victory for Tony Mowbray's side, meaning they will take a slender advantage into Tuesday night's second leg at Kenilworth Road.

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Amad's strike, though, was the highlight of the contest, such was the stunning nature of the goal. He has been outstanding since joining the promotion hopefuls in August and he has consistently caught the attention of those back at Old Trafford.

Manager Erik ten Hag plans to include him in his squad next season and United's supporters will be hoping he can replicate some of the magic he has shown at the Stadium of Light. He has been one of the most technically gifted operators in the Championship this term and his strike against Luton was simply breathtaking.

It was so good, in fact, that it even prompted former England and Leicester City striker Gary Lineker to take to social media to rave about the youngster. He wrote on Twitter: "Stunning goal from the seriously talented Amad Diallo. A thing of beauty that