Henrik Larsson gives Rasmus Hojlund verdict and reveals two things he likes about Man United striker

Former Manchester United loanee Henrik Larsson believes Rasmus Hojlund has the necessary traits to succeed at Old Trafford, applauding his pace and physicality.

The Dane, who joined United from Italian outfit Atalanta in the summer transfer window, has experienced a mixed start to life in England, scoring five goals in his first 15 games for the club. All of his five goals have been scored in the Champions League, meaning his search for his first Premier League goal is still ongoing.

Though that search is bound to be playing on the youngster's mind, he has, for the most part, been starved of service, with United's wingers earning plenty of criticism. They have not produced enough quality crosses into the box that he would have looked to have connected with.

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Hojlund has already demonstrated that he is a mobile operator who will look to attack crosses. His opening goal against Galatasaray in the Champions League last month demonstrated his desire to meet inviting balls into the box.

And for Larsson, who had a short spell at Old Trafford back in 2007, he has been encouraged by what he has seen from the 20-year-old, though he acknowledges it will take time for him to get fully up to speed.

"I watched him when United played against Copenhagen at Old Trafford," Larsson told United's club website. "I liked what I saw.

"He is a striker with some speed. He was willing to go beyond the opponents' back-four or back-three, however you want to see it. It's early to say, but he looks interesting because physically, there is a presence about him.

"It's going to take