Watch: Erik ten Hag talks up Rasmus Hojlund’s ability to ‘perform under stress’

The Dane has now scored in six consecutive games.
Erik ten Hag’s side won again (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Erik ten Hag’s side won again (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Erik ten Hag praised the character of Rasmus Hojlund after the 21-year-old scored twice in the first seven minutes to help Manchester United to a 2-1 Premier League win over Luton at Kenilworth Road.

After a slow beginning to his career at Old Trafford, the striker – signed from Atalanta for £72million – has now scored in six consecutive games to make it 13 goals in his first 30 outings for United, including seven in 20 in the league.

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