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Chris Watson

Manchester United fans hijack Amad's post after U23 masterclass

Amad has been inundated with messages from Manchester United fans following his impressive latest outing for the under-23s.

The teenage winger scored and provided a hat-trick of assists as United's youngsters saw off Blackburn Rovers 6-4 in a thrilling encounter at Leigh Sports Village on Friday night.

Amad has been training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first team squad since completing his £37million move from Italian side Atalanta during the January transfer window.

He is yet to make his senior debut but has now featured twice for Neil Wood's under-23 side.

United battled back from 4-2 down to win the match as Shola Shoretire bagged a hat-trick.

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Hannibal and Joe Hugill were also on target, while Amad rounded off the scoring with a fine finish on the half-volley.

After the game, Amad posted a photograph of him in action against Blackburn on Twitter, tagging in Manchester United's official account.

Delighted supporters responded in their droves, praising the youngster for his impressive start to life at the club.

Speaking after Amad's debut against Liverpool, Solskjaer said he believes it won't be long before he's involved in a match day squad with the first-team.

He said: "We're going to give him the time to settle in and keep showing his skills, improving, get used to England and our way.

"If we go from that game, I'd pick Joe Hugill: scored four goals, should have taken the penalty and got five instead of giving it to Amad, so Amad got two!

"But Amad has come in and does well in training, he's got very good, close technique, he'll open up defences, so I don't think it's gonna be too long before he's involved in a matchday squad."

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