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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford criticized for his performance for England
England legend Stuart Pearce criticized Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford for his inconsistent performance during England’s game against Scotland.
England won the international friendly 1-3 as Rashford was substituted for Eberechi Eze in the 71st minute of the game.
Rashford applied his speed and off-the-ball movement to cause a lot of problems for Scotland from the start. The 25-year-old helped in creating Phil Foden’s opening goal for England but he was quiet during the second half.
Pearce told talkSPORT (h/t Metro):
“This is where I sort of have a little bit of a frustration with Rashford. I think he can grab hold of the game for 90 minutes and run past people and be like a Henry. You remember Henry in the Premier League; it was like a man against kids on occasion. I just think he fades out the game too regularly and this second half is a point in case for me. I think he’s got some of the attributes that Henry had. When I used to watch Henry, he used to grab the game by the scruff of the neck for 90 minutes and ran you ragged and run past people.”
United experienced inefficiency whenever they deployed Rashford as the main forward in the No. 9 role this season. United manager Erik ten Hag shifted him to the left flank where the Englishman thrived and delivered 4 goals and 1 assist this season.
The Englishman was the leading goal scorer for the Red Devils last season. Rashford made 56 appearances in all competitions while contributing 30 goals and 11 assists for the club.
Pearce’s constructive criticism may seem a bit harsh, given Rashford’s track record. However, it highlights the importance of consistent 90-minute performances that define greatness.
Rashford can take pride in the comparison to Thierry Henry, a football legend and one of the best forwards ever to grace the English Premier League; some argue he was the very best.
As Marcus Rashford enters the prime years of his career, he has already cemented his position as the top forward for Manchester United. This English talent is not just a crucial figure for his club but also a key player for his national team.
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We anticipate and believe that his outstanding performances, much like those in the previous season, will propel him to legendary status in the world of football. Simultaneously, he’ll be instrumental in bringing success to the illustrious Old Trafford club.
