MANCHESTER UNITED fans think they already have the perfect back up striker in their ranks after Jonny Evans scored a stunning goal for Northern Ireland.
The 35-year-old centre-back has just re-joined United on a one-year deal after spending seven years with the club between 2008 and 2015.
PAJonny Evans scored a stunner for Northern Ireland during their 4-2 defeat to Slovenia[/caption]
The Man United man controlled the ball just inside the box with a nice piece of skill
He then beat a defender by shaping the ball on to his right boot
Evans then lofted the ball into the back of the net
But United fans think that he is being wasted as a defender after he scored a wonderful goal whilst on International duty.
Evans was playing for Northern Ireland in their matchup against Slovenia for a EURO 2024 qualifier.
The former West Brom and Leicester man took the ball down with a lovely piece of skill just inside the area.
He then shifted it on to his right foot to beat the defender in front of him before lashing it into the top corner – albeit with a friendly deflection off a Slovenia player.
And the out of character goal didn’t go unnoticed by Red Devils fans who took to social media to say that Evans should be playing up front for them.
One said: “Back up striker sorted.”
Whilst another added: “Stick him up front.”
Evans’ goal comes on the same night that United flop Wout Weghorst also bagged for his country, whilst their new £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund drew a blank when he came on for Denmark against San Marino.
GettyRasmus Hojlund was unable to score for Denmark tonight against San Marino[/caption]
APWout Weghorst scored during the Netherlands’ 3-0 win against Greece[/caption]
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Rival fans were quick to tease United supporters about the unfortunate chain of events.
One fan wrote: “Weghorst is better than Hojlund.”
A second added: “No way!! United really cursed him!”
Another piled in by saying: “Man United were the problem, not Weghorst.”