Jamie Redknapp and Gary Neville criticise Romelu Lukaku's decision not to celebrate his opening goal against West Brom: 'I'll never understand that'

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Sky Sports duo Gary Neville and Jamie Redknapp have questioned Romelu Lukaku's decision to not celebrate his opening goal for Manchester United against West Brom on Sunday.

Lukaku spent a season on loan at The Hawthorns during the 2012-13 campaign and stood motionless when he put his side ahead with a towering header in the 27th minute before being mobbed by his team-mates.

The Belgian has come in for criticism recently but former United defender Neville insists he should have marked his goal with the travelling fans.

Romelu Lukaku did not celebrate his opening goal against West Brom on Sunday

The Belgian put his side ahead with a towering header in the 27th minute at The Hawthorns

'Do we think that's why he hasn't celebrated here? Because of a loan period? Pfft,' said Neville, who was commentating on the game.

'He didn't look ecstatic against Bournemouth in midweek either.

'He needs to celebrate, he's had some criticism recently but when you score you need to celebrate with those fans and endear yourself to them.' 

Gary Neville insists Lukaku should have marked his goal with the travelling fans in the Midlands

Jamie Redknapp revealed during half-time he can't understand why players don't celebrate

Sportsmail columnist Redknapp was also critical during half-time, insisting he will never get why players don't celebrate their goals.

'I don't get the non-celebrating, I'll never understand that,' he added during half-time.

'The criticism is irrelevant, you're paid big money to affect games for Manchester United.

'Not celebrating a goal? I'd give anything to go and score goals again.

'Its ridiculous.'