Louis van Gaal praises Radamel Falcao

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has called on Radamel Falcao to hit the goal-trail following his header against Aston Villa last time out.

The Colombian's goal at Villa Park was just his second this season, with a host of injuries harming his involvement at Old Trafford.

However, Falcao is now believed to be approaching full fitness and Van Gaal wants the on-loan Monaco striker to go on a scoring run.

"I'm very pleased he scored a beautiful goal and I hope he'll follow it with a lot of other goals," Van Gaal told reporters.

Falcao is expected to keep his spot in the team for the Boxing Day match with Newcastle United.