Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has urged Marcus Rashford against trying to imitate anyone else and to stick to his own game.

The 22-year-old is currently enjoying his best season to date at Old Trafford, scoring 16 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions.

His inspired form this season has meant the striker has received praise from many for his performances, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even saying that he could end up being as good as Old Trafford legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Robin van Persie has advised Marcus Rashford to not imitate others and stick to his own game

Van Persie, who scored 58 times in 105 games for United, has issued a warning to the 22-year-old advising him to focus on his own unique style.

In an interview with BT Sport, Van Persie told Rashford: 'I've seen so many players who want to be someone else, it doesn't work.

'If you can learn bits and pieces, great. But don't try to emulate or copy people.'

The Dutch striker looked back at his days when he was part of the same Arsenal squad as Dennis Bergkamp, and how he was inspired to improve his all-round game by his fellow countryman's brilliance.

'With Dennis for example, I saw him doing one session where he did a passing drill with the younger players. He didn't make one mistake in 45 minutes, whereas I'd make 50 mistakes, sloppy mistakes.

Marcus Rashford is going through his best season to date with 16 goals in all competitions

"I had to change myself, the target was to be a top player. So along the way, you learn bits and pieces.'

Rashford will be back in action against another of Van Persie's former sides Arsenal on New Years Day.

Solskjaer will be hoping that Rashford can inspire his side to victory, to keep up the pace as they look to break into the top-four.