Casemiro backs Rasmus Hojlund to become ‘great player’ for Manchester United

The striker could make his FA Cup debut for United in Monday night’s third-round tie away to Wigan.

Rasmus Hojlund can establish himself as a Manchester United great, according to team-mate Casemiro (Martin Rickett/PA)

Casemiro has backed Rasmus Hojlund to write his name into Manchester United history during his time at the club.

Hojlund, 20, could make his FA Cup debut for United in Monday night’s third-round tie away to Wigan, having broken his Premier League duck with a match-winning goal in the 3-2 victory over Aston Villa on Boxing Day.