Mason Greenwood has increased his goal tally for the season to 12 after netting six since the start of April.
The Manchester United youngster is ending the season with a flourish.
The best part of it all, is that Greenwood vows he is going to get a lot better, and is still developing physically.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Greenwood said: “I have still got a few years to reach my full level of speed. I am still growing, still filling out. I am only 19.”
You can see from watching Greenwood how much more developed he is physically than when he first broke into the team at 17.
His burst of pace was evident in his goal for United against Leicester City last week, when he raced away from two defenders before shooting the ball low into the net.
Greenwood acknowledged the season has been a testing one for him personally and credits manager Ole Solskjaer with his development.
He said: “The manager has been fully focused on me and he has helped me a lot. He speaks to all the lads a lot, individually and as a group. I am really pleased to have him there.”
The young striker’s comments underline Solskjaer’s man-management skills, which are seen as a real strength.
As Greenwood develops physically, getting faster and stronger, he will become tougher for opponents to contain.
A strong end to the season
He is also desperate to win his first trophy with United, with the Europa League final taking place next week, adding: “To win something with United would be amazing.”
Greenwood is in contention to start the game, although he could miss out if Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford are selected for the wide spots.
It’s highly likely he plays some role against Villarreal one way or another, and to play his first European final at 19 is quite momentous.
Mason Greenwood’s career so far
- 17 first team goals in his debut season
Greenwood tied a record set by George Best and Wayne Rooney on their first campaigns for the club.
- Five Europa League goals in his first season
Greenwood’s goals in the Europa League saw him become the club’s youngest ever scorer in European competition.
- 10 Premier League goals
Greenwood became the first teenager since 1997/98 to score 10 Premier League goals or more in a season.
- Absolutely prolific at youth level
Greenwood scored 31 goals in 30 under-18 games, plus five in five UEFA Youth League matches. He scored three in three FA Youth Cup games, and four in seven under-23 matches, before being fast-tracked to the first team.
- Already a Champions League scorer
Greenwood scored his first Champions League goal for Manchester United against RB Leipzig. It came with his first ever shot in the competition.
- The 20 goal mark
Greenwood scored his 20th United goal in December 2020. He became the youngest United player to do so since Norman Whiteside in 1987.
- Double figures again
Greenwood reached double figures for the second successive season in the win over Roma. He became the second United player to score in five separate competitions in the 2020/21 season, and has now netted in a European semi-final.
- The 30 goal barrier
Greenwood scored his 30th Manchester United goal in August 2021. At just 19, he became one of just three teenagers to do so for the club, along with Whiteside and George Best.
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