Erik ten Hag has revealed he was not surprised to see Marcus Rashford left out of England's 26-man squad for Euro 2024.
After enjoying his most prolific campaign to date in the Dutchman's first season in charge at Old Trafford, Rashford struggled to maintain his form last season.
Rashford's season reached its nadir in January when he missed training before an FA Cup tie after being spotted during an all-day drinking session in Belfast.
Ten Hag stuck by the 26-year-old but Rashford continue to falter in front of goal, netting just four league goals after the turn of the year as United slumped to their worst-ever Premier League finish.
Despite his inconsistent performances, Rashford's omission from Gareth Southgate's provisional squad ahead of Euro 2024, came as a surprise to many, particularly as the England boss has often been criticised for playing favourites with his stalwarts.
Southgate made yet more bold decisions as he whittled down his squad to 26 earlier this month, with the likes of Jack Grealish and James Maddison missing out on the basis of their club form.
'Grealish and Rashford were both lacking this season.' Ten Hag said on Dutch TV channel NOS.
'And when you are lacking, you risk not getting picked for your country.'
Ten Hag also tipped England to go all the way in Germany, noting the strength in attacking talent available to Southgate.
'England has a fantastic squad, they are favorites for a reason. They have the best midfield of all countries in the Euros.
'They've got Harry Kane as their striker. On the wings they have incredible amount of quality.'
GaddafiJamal
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He his spitting fact though
I Don’t Even Understand His Say Man, People Are Clearly Stup*d On This App & It Ain’t Even Funny No More😂💔🤦♂️
1ngram4
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Keep his mouth shut wasn’t an option? Say that he’s not the coach? Or that Southgate must have his own reasons?
He was asked a question specifically on what he thinks about Rashford and Grealish being dropped, and his response should have been to keep his mouth shut?? Good thinking, genius😂
lbcrna
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For real because Rashford didn’t perform well in this season
Rashford with England is a different story..... look at Eriksen last season but he still play well for Denmark yesterday and scored a good goal
1ngram4
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Keep his mouth shut wasn’t an option? Say that he’s not the coach? Or that Southgate must have his own reasons?
So was asked a question specifically on what he thinks about Rashford and Grealish being dropped, and his response should have been to keep his mouth shut?? Good thinking, genius😂
1ngram4
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Say nothing at least he’s your player and a part of the squad it’s not easy for Rashford and other players who are dropped from their countries
Lol he was asked a question about it, and there’s nothing wrong with what he said, he didn’t even criticize him, he just stated that he didn’t have a good season, which is why he was dropped, he never even said “deserved to be dropped”, he said “you risk not getting picked for your country”, did you read the article at all??
1ngram4
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Keep his mouth shut wasn’t an option? Say that he’s not the coach? Or that Southgate must have his own reasons?
So he was asked a question specifically on what he thinks about Rashford and Grealish being dropped, and his response should have been to keep his mouth shut?? Good thinking, genius😂
Tonybiz
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ETH you are the cause of the ball's downfall with your sh** style of play but you are here taking nonsense... I hope those boys will throw you under the bus soon. You need to go coach netball or volleyball old fool 😠😡
na to hold you shorts eh and give you better flogging 😏 Ewu
sanawi
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some people are true to themselves.. the coach basically just speaks the bear truth and some of you are calling him names... please be plain with your criticism
1ngram4
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Keep his mouth shut wasn’t an option? Say that he’s not the coach? Or that Southgate must have his own reasons?
So his response should have been to keep his mouth shut when he was asked a question regarding England doing Rashford and Grealish?? Good thinking genius😂
pomboy11
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he didn't criticise him you fool...he just said the truth according to what he was asked, Rashford was terrible last season...did you want him to say he was on form or what?...You millennial kids don't want to hear the truth...You want to be raised like eggs🚮
Exactly... they aren't making any sense., or maybe they just really hate the man... I'm sure if it was Pep or Mourinho, or Klopp, they whudnt have a problem..
mupamsty
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Yeah I agree Rashford, Greylish and Madison deserve to be excluded but to say or think they won't get a chance again is absolutely madness. I believe that in Southgate's minds they're on standby just for incase something happened in their possession they might be called. I know Southgate he has been so fair many times with Maguire and Rashford but this time his hands were so tight he couldn't leave the better players just for the sake of picking up these four players and I salute him on that
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Keep his mouth shut wasn’t an option? Say that he’s not the coach? Or that Southgate must have his own reasons?
So his response should have been to keep his mouth shut when he was asked a question regarding England doing Rashford and Grealish?? Good thinking genius😂😂
pomboy11
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Which kind of coach is this man self you are meant to be uplifting your players and helping them emotionally and to bring them down
You all saying ten Hag is criticizing Rashford, are u fine or what.? In fact, he didn't even criticize, he just spoke what happened... So he was supposed to say that Rashford deserved to go? Just keep quiet... The same Idiots who were saying Rashford didn't deserve a call up are the ones finding fault when ten Hag says it...
pomboy11
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Which kind of coach is this man self you are meant to be uplifting your players and helping them emotionally and to bring them down
Don't be one-sided in your assessment pls... Rashford's best ever performance was under ten Hag.. last season he was very poor but ten Hag kept playing him, kept believing in him and he was even criticized like hell for fielding Rashford but still defend him... imagine now you are doing all that for a player as a coach, for someone who's ñot taking you seriously, partying and missing training sessions... Pep Klopp Mourinho, all the best coaches can be critical of their players, the fans are the ones who like taking things personal..
Buchano
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he didn't criticise him you fool...he just said the truth according to what he was asked, Rashford was terrible last season...did you want him to say he was on form or what?...You millennial kids don't want to hear the truth...You want to be raised like eggs🚮
What rights do your think have you? You son of expired vampire to call me a fool over my personal opinion
Xanderr
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ETH you are the cause of the ball's downfall with your sh** style of play but you are here taking nonsense... I hope those boys will throw you under the bus soon. You need to go coach netball or volleyball old fool 😠😡
i've never seen a player takes a huge downfall over the 2 seasons just like Rashford ...from 30+ goals to being a wicked player thr next season??🥶...Rashford was always inconsistent even under Mourinho, Soskjaer etc...ETH is not a problem...Rashford needs to step up his game
Buchano
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he didn't criticise him you fool...he just said the truth according to what he was asked, Rashford was terrible last season...did you want him to say he was on form or what?...You millennial kids don't want to hear the truth...You want to be raised like eggs🚮
Who’s the good for nothing thing who thinks it has the right to call me names on my personal opinion ? You son of expired vampire
1ngram4
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Keep his mouth shut wasn’t an option? Say that he’s not the coach? Or that Southgate must have his own reasons?
So was asked a question specifically on what he thinks about Rashford and Grealish being dropped, and his response should have been to keep his mouth shut?? Good thinking, genius😂😂
GaddafiJamal
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What was he supposed to say?? Rashford was in form and deserved to be picked??
I Don’t Even Know His Say Man, People Are Clearly Stupid On This App & It Ain’t Even Funny No More🤧😂😂💔🤦♂️
18597076(deleted)
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What does that have to do with anything?? When mentally deficient individuals can’t stick to an argument, they begin to deflect😂😂
I just explained it. I can’t text in crayons for you 🤣 Man U failed, did not overcome. You want to presume it may take seasons even to “overcome” by your own logic, Man U who hasn’t won an EPL is simply in the process of overcoming lol Instead of pretending as though anyone is deflecting, maybe actually have a response lol
1ngram4
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Which kind of coach is this man self you are meant to be uplifting your players and helping them emotionally and to bring them down
So his response should have been to keep his mouth shut when he was asked a question regarding England doing Rashford and Grealish?? Good thinking genius😂
Kalluba
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Absolutely right. He deserves no place in Euro 24 he should step up his games next season maybe he can see a call-up
1ngram4
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Keep his mouth shut wasn’t an option? Say that he’s not the coach? Or that Southgate must have his own reasons?
So he was asked a question specifically on what he thinks about Rashford and Grealish being dropped, and his response should have been to keep his mouth shut?? Good work genius😂
1ngram4
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You literally just argued against yourself… You’ve just proven Man U has had consistent issues every season, lol Meaning they have failed to overcome year after year. By your logic, Blackburn Rovers are still in the process of “overcoming” lol 😂 It’s a nice way not view your club as a failure. Just merely “overcoming” lol
So if you’re asked to name big clubs in England, you’d name BBR, a club that has won only 3 top flight trophies in the last 109+ years?? I feel like I’m discussing with a kid, if you can’t stick to the argument, sit your asss down and stfu.. Blackburn rovers, tf they gotta do with the argument at hand😂😂
1ngram4
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Say nothing at least he’s your player and a part of the squad it’s not easy for Rashford and other players who are dropped from their countries
When you get invited for a football interview on live TV, and you’re asked for your opinion on a player, just sit there and say nothing okay??😂
Buchano
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You don't like the truth. Why? Was Rashford performance good to you this season. He play most matches. He was given all the chance but things did not go well form. He need to step up for the world
We all know it’s not good but as a family protecting your own should be the priority not joining the public to bring him down emotionally
18597076(deleted)
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That’s Man U’s coach. Very supportive. It’s easy to see why all the players are so motivated.
hukdelprtu
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Brainless football coach of Manchester United