The only winner from the Benzema scandal. Who is he?

Just two months ago Anthony Martial was considered a £58 million gamble, a little-known teenager for whom Manchester United had massively overpaid. Now he is United’s first-choice forward, one of the most important players in their side and is set to become just as vital to France’s international hopes.

United might well have struggled for goals of late but Martial’s run on the left of an attacking midfield three cannot be considered anything other than a success. “He can play, in my opinion, four positions,” Louis Van Gaal told MUTV. “He can play at seven - as a right-winger, 11 - the left winger, the striker’s position and also at 10, I believe.”