Marcus Rashford expects 'positive' change at Manchester United in pre-season

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Marcus Rashford is hoping to feel the benefits of a full pre-season and a good summer break as he embarks on a crucial year for his Manchester United career.

Rashford's Old Trafford future was hanging in the balance at the end of last season, with a prolonged slump in form showing no signs of ending in what was a disastrous campaign for the club.

The 24-year-old scored just five goals in 32 appearances in 2021/22 and he started only five of the final 16 games of the season, despite United struggling with injuries in attacking areas. READ MORE: The two things Ten Hag has done in training this week That led the academy graduate to consider his future at his boyhood club, but he's been encouraged by the arrival of Erik ten Hag and hopes to benefit from some hands-on coaching at Carrington under the Dutchman, who has a track record of improving players at Ajax.

Rashford has also managed to reap the benefits of a longer than usual summer break, having lost his place in Gareth Southgate's England squad.