Hojlund given new nickname by Man Utd team-mates after goalscoring heroics

Red hot Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund may have last week denied that he is aware of comparisons being made with Australian singer Sean Millis on social media.

But the Danish goalscorer, 21, appears to have been given a new nickname of “Millsy” by United team-mates poking fun at the resemblance with defender Jonny Evans posting on Hojlund's Instagram profile last night.

Hojlund may have needed 14 Premier League games to get off the mark following his £72m move from Atalanta but he became the youngest player to score in six consecutive top-flight matches in Sunday’s 2-1 win against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.

That came after he was captured on social media telling supporters that he had never heard of Millis, who has become a social media star following comparisons from fans and was recently invited to watch a game at Old Trafford.

And while those comparisons began during his barren run in front of goal, Hojlund is now earning admiration from all quarters.

Speaking after United’s latest win, as they keep the pressure on Aston Villa and Tottenham in the chase for Champions League qualification, head coach Erik ten Hag said: “He has the ability and a strong character to be resilient and to be determined to score goals and that is what we saw when we scouted him.

“Of course he needed support, it was not so easy but in general he kept calm and now you see his abilities but also I want to mention that he did not have much luck. He scored some goals, but the one against Brighton in his first game and no-one still knows why.

“Those moments are very important when you come in a new league, especially for a striker when they are not given but he is a fighter and he keeps going, has great abilities in front of the goal.”

Hojlund thought United should have scored more against Luon, who were close to levelling late on when Ross Barkley hit the bar, but the Dane told Sky Sports: “[We had] a good beginning, two good and fast goals and then we drop off a little bit, we get unfocused and they get one back.

“We know with this crowd and this pitch and this atmosphere, 2-1 is always a dangerous result and then we go to the break. I think we created a lot of chances in the second half, we just need to score. I have one as well and yeah, a little bit annoyed by that.”

Hojlund will look to make it seven games in a row when United host Fulham on Saturday afternoon.