Erik ten Hag claims Manchester United 'big guy' could be the difference this season

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Erik ten Hag believes "big guy" Marcus Rashford could be the difference-maker in Manchester United's season. Rashford ended a six-month goalscoring drought in the 3-0 win at Southampton on Saturday and he claimed two more goals in United's 7-0 League Cup thrashing of Barnsley.

The 26-year-old tallied a meagre eight goals last term, having pillaged 30 in United's first season under Ten Hag, who is optimistic Rashford has regained form. "The goals not only have to come from Marcus Rashford," Ten Hag said. "We need more goalscorers but I know from my first season here when he scores then it's [easier] for the team when you have a player in your squad who is a guarantee for goals. READ MORE: Four 8/10s - United player ratings vs Barnsley READ MORE: Rashford reaction and Casemiro gesture spark biggest United thrashing in years "Then it can make the difference.

You can do a lot of things very good between the boxes but football matches are decided in the box. "I'm not only expecting this from Marcus Rashford, I expect it from others who are in the prime of their career but we also have some others who are high potentials, they are very hungry to score goals.

But more important they want to win, to win games and win trophies. "Confidence is a big part of it, it is not everything, there are also other parts but confidence is a big part and I think Rashford is a big guy.