Ighalo explains what makes him different from Martial, Rashford

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Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo has explained the difference between himself and Manchester United’s other strikers – Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.

The 31-year-old has impressed since joining United from Shanghai Shenhua on loan in January, scoring five goals in four starts.

In a chat with United Review programme, Ighalo said his technique and strength make him a different type of player to his younger teammates.

He said, “Anthony Martial is very skillful. He’s a direct striker. He likes to play with the ball at his feet,” Ighalo said.

“Rashy (Marcus Rashford) likes to run in behind. I think I bring different things to the strikers we have.

“I can play with my back to goal, I can keep the ball. I’m strong so it’s different, you know, and for the different games, we play different patterns and with different strategies.

“So it’s good to have different types of striker in order to accomplish what you want.”

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Ighalo said joining Manchester United has helped him further develop his game.

“I think I’ve gained more experience now and I push my game a little bit more than when I was at Watford.

“I think I’m even stronger now than I was then and have a bit more fighting ability to give, plus I have the experience to do what it takes on the field to score goals and to help the team. I feel I have improved from then to now,” he added.

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