Solskjaer urges Rashford to follow Ronaldo's example

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Marcus Rashford to be more ruthless in front of goal by following former United favourite Cristiano Ronaldo's example.

Rashford calmly converted the stoppage-time penalty that saw United complete an incredible comeback to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League on away goals by beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 away on Wednesday.

However, that was the England international's first goal in six games.

The 21-year-old began Solskjaer's reign as United's main centre-forward but has moved back to a wide role, with Romelu Lukaku coming in to score six times in three matches, including twice in the French capital.

Ronaldo made his name in Manchester before going on to become Real Madrid's all-time top goalscorer during nine seasons in Spain, leaving to join Italian giants Juventus last summer.

But Solskjaer wants Rashford to see out his entire career at United, as well as learning from the Portuguese's progression from wing wizard to prolific goalscorer.

"There are legends we've had at this club that have stayed so long and been one-club players, and we hope Rashy's gonna be one of them," said Solskjaer.

"I keep battering him with it that he should also score as many goals as Rom after training sessions have finished. You should always get them simple tap-ins, like Rom scored in the last few games.

"Rashy's goals are sometimes worldies and he does have a sensational strike of the ball.

"But you see the improvement and maturity in Cristiano's goals from when he was young to now, he scores more from inside the box and that's what Rashy has to improve as well."