Scholes admits he is surprised by Man United's striker

Paul Scholes admits to being surprised by Manchester United’s striker this season.

Legendary midfielder Paul Scholes has admitted he did not expect much from United’s summer acquisition in the front line.

Edinson Cavani has managed to make an impact on the team, netting seven goals in 22 appearances in all competitions.

But Scholes still believes that the Uruguayan striker should start most of the games on the bench.

According to the former midfielder, Ole’s front three should consist of Rashford, Martial, and Greenwood.

“Cavani has surprised me. I thought he had run out of steam at Paris Saint-Germain, but I still don’t think he is a player who should be starting,” said Scholes via Metro.

“He is the guy you bring off the bench in the final 20 minutes when you need a goal, and I think that has been evident in the games he has started when he hasn’t looked quite so sharp.

“But I love Ole’s best front three – Rashford, Martial, and Greenwood – because I think they all offer so much.

“People think I don’t like Martial, but I actually really rate him. I just think, right now, his confidence has gone a bit and he needs to build it up again.”