Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been hailed as having all the ingredients to become a legend at the club, and has been told to emulate the likes of Bryan Robson, Roy Keane and Eric Cantona.

Pogba returned to action following his two-month absence with a hamstring injury against Newcastle United last weekend, and did so in mesmerising fashion as he scored one and assisted another.

Pogba has had his fair share of critics since his move to Manchester United, but there is no doubting the sheer quality that he possesses. His return from injury only highlighted just how much United have missed him over the last few months, and Redknapp says the Frenchman is ‘pure showbusiness’, challenging the 24-year-old to become an all-time great at Old Trafford.

“Paul Pogba has all the ingredients to become a Manchester United icon. He is pure showbusiness,” Redknapp said in a column for the Daily Mail.

“He’ll get plenty of stick from old-school fans for the haircuts, the emojis and his Instagram profile but the kids love him. He is a modern football star.

“Pogba is a showman on the pitch, too. He has all the tricks and flicks – and his dinked cross for Anthony Martial to head in the equaliser against Newcastle was pure class.

“What really impressed me was how he thrived as the midfield saviour, returning to inspire United to a resounding victory. This is what we hoped to see from him last season.

“The pressure seemed to get to Pogba last year. Now, with Nemanja Matic in midfield, he has licence to roam. Jose Mourinho has realised you cannot rein in a stallion and it is a joy to watch Pogba just go and play.

“Now, the challenge for Pogba is to grab the big games by the scruff of the neck. He is a natural leader and has the leadership skills to captain this team.

“He should be looking at United legends such as Bryan Robson, Roy Keane and Eric Cantona and setting his sights on emulating them.”