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Man Utd news: Daley Blind hails Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford
DALEY BLIND has heaped praise on Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford, describing the Manchester United pair as 'a joy to watch'.
Lukaku and Rashford could be the next Yorke and Cole
Manchester United have made an impressive start to the season with four wins in five games in all competitions.
And Lukaku and Rashford have played a key role for United scoring eight goals between them and both were on the scoresheet in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Basel in the Champions League.
Critics have paired the relationship between Lukaku and Rashford with past United partnerships like Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole but for the moment, Blind is delighted to play alongside the attackers.
Sometimes you have to take a moment and enjoy the action if they make something happen
"It's a joy to watch them in front of me when I play," he told Sky Sports.
"Sometimes you have to take a moment and enjoy the action if they make something happen.
"It's a pleasure to play with talent like that."
United will come up against a former striker in Wayne Rooney when Everton visit Old Trafford on Sunday.
Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku have formed a formidable partnership
And Blind believes his old team-mate will get a warm reception on his return.
He added: "He went to play more (at Everton) than he did (at United).
"I think this is the best thing for him, Everton is his home after his United home.
"He is still a great player and personality and I am lucky to have played with him. He will get a great reception, it has to be."
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