The England international's team-mate at Old Trafford claims to have never had any doubt that he would become a global superstar
Marcus Rashford “has the world ahead of him” and is capable of becoming “one of the best”, says Manchester United team-mate Ashley Young.
The England international has always been considered to be a player of some potential.
Having burst onto the scene under Louis van Gaal, he was tipped to reach the very top.
Frustrating spells have, however, been spent on the flanks and the bench by a man who has never made any secret of his desire to operate as a central striker.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has granted him a regular run in that role and has been rewarded with a series of impressive performances.
That latest came against Brighton on Saturday, with the 21-year-old netting what proved to be the match-winner in a 2-1 victory a week after he did likewise in a crunch clash with Tottenham.
He now has a personal best Premier League goal return of eight, with the confidence flowing through him clear for all to see as he delivered a clinical finish against the Seagulls.
“Marcus Rashford is an unbelievable talent," Young explained to BBC Sport after the final whistle.
“I have said it since he was in the youth team. He has the world ahead of him and can be one of the best in the world. I think he was off balance and still found the net.”
Rashford’s effort shortly before half-time on Saturday doubled United’s advantage on the day after Paul Pogba had opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
Pascal Gross pulled one back for Brighton, but the Red Devils dug deep at Old Trafford to get themselves over the line.
Seven successive victories have now been secured under interim boss Solskjaer, with a record-breaking six of those coming in Premier League competition.
“I think for 70 minutes we were terrific,” added Young.
“The chances we created, we just wanted that third goal. At times you have to dig deep and come through games like this and we showed that.
“It was backs to the wall when they scored but we still created chances and we are delighted with that win.
“We are delighted to get seven wins under Ole. When you are full of confidence you think you are going to win every game.”
With Arsenal having seen off London rivals Chelsea 2-0 later in the day, United’s latest success has lifted them to within three points of the Premier League’s top four and a standing required to secure a return to Champions League action for 2019-20.
Hopaemyz
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itzgabzy
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he is 60% of ronaldo
rashford is good but don't compare him with Ronaldo
Abdinotbooty
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he is 60% of ronaldo
I thought he was like 30 percent and I’m a United fan. He’s good but I don’t think he will be at Ronaldo’s level any time soon. But he will later 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mumdnsty
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he is 60% of ronaldo
Shadownet
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rashford will surely be better than them
That's ifcthet retire next season
wuaacdmpu
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Overrated
Scored against easy beats
Sedcdlmnop
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Rashford is doing perfectly good
teabikru
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Mbappe - I play Tennis Vinicius - I play cricket Sancho - I don't exist . PEACE ✌✌✌
rashford will surely be better than them
Khamlise
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Mbappe - I play Tennis Vinicius - I play cricket Sancho - I don't exist . PEACE ✌✌✌
Rashford has a bright future that's what we are talking bout..not he is better than dembele,mpabbe or Sancho..
papabnprst
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Overrated
how can say that to a player who is getting the ball behind the net in almost every game he featuresand not forgetting that soletery against Spurs zvimwe zvinhu hazvidi kurwadziwa
Ppogba6
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I'm a liverpool fans, but no doubt the truth is the thruth, this young man has superb talent.. come to liverpool.. ha. ha. ha.
am a united fan but i sometimes wish it can happen livpool suites him perfectly
fewbiorsyz
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they mast give the goldenboot to the young boy next time, Rashford is composing him self each every game now and Pogba please I'm your bigst fan but that free you kick yestday please go ask one Matta who he place the ball and make us jump
stephen25
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young wonderful comment but can you please bring in perfect crosses your crosses aren't usually good.
dudabcdist
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Rashford should be in constant calls with CR7, for some personal tips of the game. when CR7 was in Manchester united he was in contact with Usain Bolt to assist him on his speed, so Marcus can still ask CR7 for personal self assistance to improve on his any area he dims fit. There is no limit in improvement until you are there .
FappMaester
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Overrated
Just like you.
wuaacdmpu
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Overrated
zasadkls
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This is the team we used to know. Keep up the good work guys
ciobcksy
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he will come the tops level
waoant
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Rashford makes Lukaku discomfort. Bench warmer to bench owner! 😊
Tikilmopuy
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I'm a liverpool fans, but no doubt the truth is the thruth, this young man has superb talent.. come to liverpool.. ha. ha. ha.
Desupshaliwangchuk
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Ashley Youngs performance got very low... now, it's time to replace him by someone...
Cuuabcenpy
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Marcus rashford is the best English young talent
vaaaentuz
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brilliant young man
Shube leave man United
wiybdlnor
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and ppl keep talking abt outdated Jose who keep this guy on the bench while Lukaku playing,, these Jose fans must be sick
naelkayyali
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Rashford the future of Manchester united and the English national team 👍🔥🔥
JamesKwoffie
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he is a beast eager to destroy any opponent he faces. keep it up as you already have the name the next cr7
Tomka5050
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That is what the team and the tradition is based on. Young talented lads coming from the academy. Instead of buying players from 80M look at the academy and give them a chance! That is the philosophy of ManUtd.
Fuhcprs
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brilliant young man
Vezonic22
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Definitely he will!!!
Tupabck
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he really needs this
12UnitedGuyReborn
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I have always seen this in him (Rashford) from the very beginning when man u was doing badly under mou and fans lash out at players I always told them that I wouldn't want Rash to be sold because I see in him what many couldn't and just few months later I have been proven accurate because since OGS took over he is among the stop three best performance in united(De Gea,Pogba and Rash) he will go on to be a Legend and I will remind everyone I told beforehand that "I told you' #RashfordForGreatness
emeena201
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magic is a good block 4
Kaweksty
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he never said in any way that he is the best..he said he can be one of the best. which I think he already is imo. so pipe down with your comparison.
Shadownet
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Mbappe - I play Tennis Vinicius - I play cricket Sancho - I don't exist . PEACE ✌✌✌
....Dembele - I'm a ball boy ✌✌✌
nanaopo
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Mbappe - I play Tennis Vinicius - I play cricket Sancho - I don't exist . PEACE ✌✌✌
Tell them bro Dembele is a refree
Shadownet
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Mbappe - I play Tennis Vinicius - I play cricket Sancho - I don't exist . PEACE ✌✌✌
delaplata
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go go Rashford
suaritoz
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He has the devils around him . no worries
tropicalda
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Rashford reminding everyone how special he is in the last couple couple of months has put Martial in the shade some what. But no need for comparisons. Two young gems that need to be absolutely central to the future of the club over the coming years.
morrismurimi
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rashford is like a new signing nowadays ... very different from the one under mourinho...all the best my boy😍😍😍
Longlife2000
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it'd time for United to sell Lukaku and Sanchez so that they can buy a defender and a good midfielder who can replace Matic
chidesco1
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With solksjaer, rashford has taken up his dream position as the united centre forward. His only challenge now should be to start scoring more and more goals.
sharib2512
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He is very talented no doubting that....