Man Utd youngster Zidane Iqbal pulls off incredible skill in latest eye-catching cameo

Manchester United prospect Zidane Iqbal continued his striking pre-season with a piece of sublime footwork during Friday's triumph over Melbourne Victory.

The Red Devils secured a 4-1 win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to ensure Erik ten Hag maintained his perfect record during pre-season. The visitors fell behind in the fifth minute but battled back to earn a convincing victory thanks to goals from Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and a late own-goal.

Just as he did during Tuesday's comprehensive 4-0 victory over arch-rivals Liverpool in Bangkok, Ten Hag made wholesale changes at half-time. Iqbal was among the youngsters introduced as every outfield player was substituted and the 19-year-old midfielder followed up his eye-catching display against Jurgen Klopp's Reds with another promising performance to put fans on alert.

He took up a midfield berth alongside fellow academy talent Charlie Savage - the son of former Wales international Robbie - and showed maturity beyond his teenage years with his desire to get on the ball and dictate play. The highlight of Iqbal's outing came early in the second half, when he left two Melbourne Victory players in his wake with a delightful piece of skill.

He collected the ball roughly 30 yards from the opposition goal and produced a roulette turn to evade danger and burst into space. It was a moment which summed up Iqbal's confidence and technical ability, while his overall display gives Ten Hag a decision to make as he prepares to chose his first-team squad for the campaign proper.

Not only did Iqbal show great balance and a delicate touch to turn away from two opposition players, he also proved his mettle and strength in the seconds prior by shrugging off a