Marcus Rashford (born 31 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team.
A Manchester United player from the age of seven, he scored two goals on both his first-team debut against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League in February 2016 and his Premier League debut against Arsenal three days later.
He also scored in his first Manchester derby match, his first EFL Cup match and his first UEFA Champions League match. With United, Rashford has so far won the FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield and UEFA Europa League.
Goncalo Ramos has just told Erik ten Hag why he should sign him amid Man United transfer links
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBenfica striker Goncalo Ramos - who has been linked with Manchester United in recent weeks - has detailed what it takes to be a modern day forward, delivering an explanation that will be music to the ears of Erik ten Hag.
The 21-year-old has netted eight times in 12 games so far this season, also providing six assists. Before long, United will be searching for a long-term striker with Cristiano Ronaldo approaching 38, and Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford historically inconsistent.
Ramos has already played 71 games for the Benfica first team, netting 22 goals in that time. An out-and-out centre-forward, he has been tasked with filling the boots of Darwin Nunez, who left for Liverpool after his 34-goal haul last term. READ MORE: Erik ten Hag is showing why he made controversial transfer statement Ten Hag has made it no secret how he likes his team to play and defend as a unit. “When our 11 are on the pitch, we defend together and attack together," he said after the 1-0 win over Leicester earlier this month.
This starts from the strikers, who have been asked to press from the front. It may be a reason why Ten Hag has opted to select Rashford ahead of Ronaldo at the top end of the pitch amid Martial’s latest injury.
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