Carabao Cup: Fans Hail Rashford After Incredible Solo Goal vs Burnley

• Rashford was the man of the moment for Man United as they beat Burnley 2-0 in the EFL Cup
• The Englishman netted a stunning solo goal to help United reach the last eight of the tourney
• His goal saw him compared with Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently departed the club

Marcus Rashford has courted praise and admiration from fans following his stunning solo goal for Man United against Burnley on Wednesday night.

United returned to action on Wednesday night after the World Cup break, with the Erik ten Hag-tutored side taking on the Championship side in the round of 16 of the Carabao Cup.

Daily Mail reports the Red Devils showed no signs of rust as the club's World Cup stars stepped up to secure a comfortable 2-0 win.

With several players yet to report to camp, Ten Hag had no choice but to name a makeshift team for the clash, with Casemiro playing at centre-back with Victor Lindelof.

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Be that as it may, the Premier League giants were still able to secure a crucial win to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.

Rashford steals show

Rashford was the man of the moment during the tie as he scored an incredible solo goal to double United's leads after Christian Eriksen had netted the opener in the second half.

The Englishman's stunning strike sent fans into a meltdown, with some comparing him to Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently departed the club.

One posted:

"Rashford reminds me of Ronaldo. Get him more touches on the ball. Confidence."

A second added:

"Rashford is turning into prime Ronaldo."

A third claimed:

"Rashford is giving me MADDD young Ronaldo at united vibes lately."

While a fourth quipped:

"Was Ronaldo holding Rashford back? Crazy to think but maybe he was intimidated by him."

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Meanwhile, Rashford will be hoping to continue his goalscoring streak when United play Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, December 27.

Ten Hag to end United's trophy drought?

Sports Brief earlier reported that Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has backed Erik Ten Hag to end the club's trophy drought.

The club have not won a trophy since Jose Mourinho last won the 2017 UEFA Europa League despite having had four permanent and interim managers after him.

Mourinho also won the Carabao Cup which United just reached the quarterfinals of and represents their best chance of a silverware this season.