Martial shows class in friendly

JOSE Mourinho called on Anthony Martial to step up and shine on a consistent basis after his moment of brilliance in Manchester United's friendly win against Real Madrid.

Having seamlessly slotted into life at Old Trafford after joining from Monaco, the 21-year-old (pictured) struggled to scale such heights in his second campaign at the club.

Mourinho has not been shy at expressing his frustration and there has been talk this summer of a potential exit for Martial, with United looking at Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.

Martial thrilled the Levi's Stadium crowd last night by showing mesmerising close control and skill, before playing over for Jesse Lingard to open the scoring against Real Madrid.

Put to Mourinho that the assist underlines what a useful asset the France international can be, the United boss said: "Exactly, but obviously we want more consistency in his talent.

"He was enjoying (himself), he was trying things and it's important in these friendly matches to try things."

Martial's exquisite close control and pass for Lingard opened the scoring in California, where new boy Victor Lindelof clumsily gave away a penalty slammed home by Casemiro.

The International Champions Cup tie finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with United triumphing 2-1 in a penalty shoot-out.

Ander Herrera was hurt in a challenge that Mourinho hopes is not too severe.

"It is at least very painful because for Ander to come out it has to be very painful," he said. "I think it was a bad contact. Maybe ribs, maybe muscle."