Jadon Sancho’s impressive performance against Leeds caught the eye of Manchester United teammate Anthony Martial.
The winger terrorised the Whites’ defence and registered multiple assists in a match for the first time in his Manchester United career.
The England international delivered a pin point cross onto Bruno Fernandes’ head on the stroke of half-time to ensure the Reds went into half-time two goals to the good.
After Ralf Rangnick’s were pegged back by Leeds with two goals in the space of the minute, Sancho’s qualities shone through to help United re-establish their lead.
United’s number 25 played a perfectly-weighted pass into the path of the on-rushing Fred who smashed the ball past Illan Meslier.
Making his fifth straight start following the winter break, Sancho now has two goals and two assists from his last five matches.
His importance to Rangnick’s side is growing and with his confidence seemingly restored, the former Borussia Dortmund man is hitting form at the perfect time.
The 21-year-old’s performance didn’t go unnoticed in Spain by Manchester United loanee Martial.
Martial and Sancho may have only played five Manchester United games together, but the Frenchman has shown his support for the winger.
Following the 4-2 win at Elland Road, Sancho posted on Instagram which drew a response from Fernandes, England and former Dortmund teammate Jude Bellingham and Martial.
So often a man of few words, Martial’s complementary comment highlights the level that Sancho is currently playing at.
United need to be feeding Sancho at every opportunity because he is producing moments of magic that is striking fear into the opposition.
Jadon Sancho scored on his last Champions League appearance away to Villarreal and hopefully he can make another telling contribution in Spain when we travel to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
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