Gary Lineker was impressed with the performance of Axel Tuanzebe in Manchester United's win over Swansea City in the League Cup on Tuesday Night.
Jose Mourinho's team cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Jesse Lingard, which were somehow allowed to stand despite his diabolical goal celebrations. This really should be a bookable offence.
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However, the winger scored two nice goals. His first of the night came after he was played through on goal by Marcus Rashford.
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And he ensured United's place in the quarter-finals of the competition they won last season with an impressive header.
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Lingard wasn't the only United player to impress on the night. Tuanzebe started as part of a back three alongside Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling, and played well despite an uncertain start to the game. The 19-year-old was commanding and calm in possession, he was involved in the build-up for Lingard's second goal and was dubbed a "real prospect" by Lineker following the game.
The former Barcelona and England striker said Tuanzebe was "confident, quick, comfortable on the ball" and that he possesses a "real intelligence to his game."
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Mourinho also praised Tuanebe, and Scott McTominay, following the game.
"Scott McTominay did very well, strong in the midfield. Axel Tuanzebe started maybe a little shaky, but then we got stability and he came into it," Mourinho told reporters.
While United fans were impressed with the defender's display.
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