Anthony Martial can be a Manchester United and France great - Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris

Bright future: Lloris has given his backing to Martial
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James Benge7 September 2015

Anthony Martial has the potential to become a great player for France and Manchester United, according to his national captain Hugo Lloris.

The striker became Europe’s second most expensive teenager after a £36 million move to Old Trafford on the final day of the summer transfer window. That fee could rise to £58 million if the 19-year-old fulfils certain clauses set by United.

One of those clauses is understood to relate to international appearances, the first of which Martial made as a substitute in France’s 1-0 win over Portugal last week. And his international captain has backed the teenager to establish himself for both club and country.

Speaking ahead of the Euro 2016 hosts friendly with Serbia on Monday Lloris said: "He is a bit shy, but is well involved in the group. He's going to make his mark, but it's never easy.

"We talked a lot about him lately. He has to digest all of that, but he has huge potential.

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"I'm sure that tomorrow, or in the future he will serve the national team and continue to grow.

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"In any case, he really has huge potential to become a great player. But he must take one step after another."

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