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WATCH: Romelu Lukaku Score His First Manchester United Goal

WATCH: Romelu Lukaku Score His First Manchester United Goal

The Belgium opened his account in a pre-season against Real Salt Lake.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Manchester United's second pre-season friendly in America was a more successful outing for the clubs £75 million signing, Romelu Lukaku.

The big Belgium striker opened his United account following his move from Everton in last nights 2-1 victory against Real Salt Lake.

The hosts took the lead before Henrikh Mkhitaryan leveled. He then turned provider as he supplied a beautiful pass into Lukaku's path.

Typically, Lukaku's first touch nearly lost him the ball but he recovered nicely to round the keeper and slot home United's winner in the first-half.


His manager Jose Mourinho was full of praise for his performance.

"[Lukaku's goal] is nice for him but not important for me," Mourinho said following the friendly via BBC.

"I told him I love what he does. He assists, he moves. He holds the ball well. I like everything he does," he added.

While the 24-year-old was delighted to score, he was more happy with the win.

"I'm delighted with the win for the team. I'm here to score goals and to be sort of the focal point for the team but at Manchester United we play to win, and that's my mentality when I get on the pitch and everything else comes with it," Lukaku told MUTV via Sky Sports.

Lukaku celebrates scoring his first United goal. Image: PA

As well as Lukaku's debut goal, the encounter was a fiery affair with Antonio Valencia receiving a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Sebastian Saucedo.

Next up for Lukaku and Co. - cross-town rivals, City.

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Topics: Manchester United, Romelu Lukaku