Sport Rio Ferdinand heaps praise on Man United match winner Marcus Rashford

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Manchester United's matchwinner in Paris, Marcus Rashford, is capable of progressing even further and becoming a truly world class player, according to club legend Rio Ferdinand.

The late strike from the forward against PSG, a powerful drive from the edge of the box, handed his team the perfect start to their Champions League group stage campaign - and glowing praise quickly poured in from admiring pundits.

Ferdinand believes that, with the addition of a 'poacher's element' to his repertoire, Rashford is fully capable of ascending to stardom.

© Provided by Daily Mail Marcus Rashford has been lavished with praise from pundits after his match-winning heroics

© Provided by Daily Mail The Manchester United striker's dramatic late strike helped his side defeat Paris Saint-Germain

He told BT Sport: 'I think this kid could be world class, he needs to add a poacher's element, a couple of scruffy goals a season.

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'Wayne Rooney scored outrageous goals when he joined United, he didn't score ugly goals but then he got that into his game to add to his repertoire.

'If he [Rashford] can get that ugly side, this kid can go on to be unbelievable.'

The 22-year-old was typically cool in reenacting heroics at the same ground which saw United miraculously progress to the last-16 of the same competition last March.

© Provided by Daily Mail Rio Ferdinand says Rashford is still capable of progressing if he becomes more of a 'poacher'

© Provided by Daily Mail Rashford let fly from the edge of the box and then wheeled away in wild celebrations in Paris

His showing was a stark contrast to that of fellow prodigy Kylian Mbappe, who had endured a frustrating evening after being shut out by United's impressive backline.

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Rio Ferdinand hailed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for nutmegging Ederson. Persie went on to praise the strikers selfless quality, saying: 'Even when he’s under pressure and the defender Jadon Sancho names Man United striker Marcus Rashford as the MOST skilful player he's played with as

Ferdinand could not resist making a comparison between both players during his post-match analysis, and insisted that Rashford's play style while hurtling at defences is notably different.

'When Mbappe gets the ball, I am on the edge of my seat, whereas Marcus will get it and have a look,' he added. 'There is a difference in identifying when to go for goal.'

Owen Hargreaves, another former Old Trafford star, was left irked by those who have criticised Rashford - and agreed with fellow pundit Ferdinand that the striker would continue to improve.

© Provided by Daily Mail Another former United star, Owen Hargreaves, says it is 'ridiculous' people criticise Rashford

He said: 'I think it is ridiculous that people question him, at 22 he is a fabulous player, he is only going to get better.'

Rashford himself would not be drawn over his preferred choice from his two memorable strikes at the Parc des Princes, however.

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'For me they were both opportunities to win the game,' he told BT Sport.

'As a striker in the game, that is the mindset. You might only get one chance and you have to do your best to make it count.

'Of course it is a nice feeling, more importantly we win the game and we are in a stronger position now in the group.

'It is the first game and the concentration and intensity we showed today we have to take forward into the next games.

'It is a good performance but also a performance where we have a lot to build on, I always believe in the team and as players it is important to believe in the system the manager chooses to play and today we did that fantastically.'