Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku says he doesn’t fear team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Old Trafford

ROMELU LUKAKU has revealed that he does not fear the return of fellow Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

In fact, the Belgian international is looking forward to lining up next to the Swedish veteran.

Lukaku has kicked off his debut season for United in sublime style, netting three times in as many Premier League outings.

The 24-year-old told reporters while on international duty: "I said to Zlatan I hoped he would be back. We need his personality.

"He will bring many qualities to the team, and help us in our goal of winning the title. I don't fear the competition as a striker, or Zlatan.

"Things are going really well for me at United, the pre-season was good and it helped knowing a lot of the players before arriving.

"The manager has helped me a lot to settle quickly, so it has all been very positive.

"I am now with a coach that I have wanted to play with for a long time, since I was 11 years of age. And with him we are looking to do something special."

Lukaku carried his fine goal scoring form into the international break. He bagged a hat-trick as Belgium thumped Gibraltar 9-0 in the World Cup 2018 qualifiers.

Ibrahimovic has been named in United's Champions League squad, which dropped the biggest hint yet that he is closing on a return from injury.

The Swede has been stuck on the sidelines since April after picking up a serious knee injury during a Europa League win against Anderlecht.