Greenwood gives Manchester United winning start

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Teenager Mason Greenwood's first senior goal got Manchester United's Europa League campaign off to a flying start

They edged past Astana 1-0 at Old Trafford on Thursday night.

The 17-year-old forward, who slotted home through the keeper’s legs at the near post in the 73rd minute, has become the first player born in the 2000s to score for Manchester United.

 

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