5 things to know about Manchester United's latest prodigy Marcus Rashford
Two lovely finishes against FC Midtjylland midweek and both from the heart of the penalty box showcased a lot more than just Marcus Rashford's goalscoring prowess. His confidence when on the ball was visibly high and he looked like he'd been in the first team for a while linking with Memphis Depay, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard with ease. Against Arsenal in the Premier League, it was the same. Ander Herrera, Mata, Lingard and Depay – all vastly more experienced – looked to supply the ball to Rashford knowing he had a chance to find the back of the net. His first finish was an exquisite strike from a loose ball and the second was an immaculate header from a delightful cross.96 hours ago, nobody had heard of him. Now, he's sunk FC Midtjylland and Arsenal. Here are few facts about Marcus Rashford you ought to know:
#1 He\'s as Manchester as it can get
Born and brought up in Manchester, Marcus Rashford is more than a player of the club; he's a fan. He joined and played for Fletcher Moss Junior club who've produced recent stars like Wes Brown, Danny Welbeck, Ravel Morrison and recent graduates Tyler Blackett and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson.
Rashford has been a part of multiple youth level teams impressing and performing consistently in all of them. A regular goal-scorer, Rashford is usually one of the first names on the team sheet. Rashford has also represented England in multiple youth level competitions.