The Portuguese is a big fan of the 20-year-old, the England boss has said, but that doesn't mean he has an obligation to play him
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is a big fan of striker Marcus Rashford, England boss Gareth Southgate has assured.
The Portuguese is considered to be a hindrance in Rashford's development by some, as he has dipped in and out of the starting XI at Old Trafford, struggling to hold down a consistent first-team place.
This has led some commentators, such as former England defender Jamie Carragher, to suggest the 20-year-old needs to leave the Red Devils if he is to fulfil his potential.
Southgate, however, has reassured supporters that the young attacker, who scored the only goal of the game as England beat Switzerland 1-0 on Tuesday, is rated by his club boss as much as anyone else.
“Jose thinks the world of Marcus,” he said. “He's a huge admirer of him, but he has got his job to do. There is huge competition for places at his club so you can understand that.
“I understand the difficulties that club managers have. They have to try and win matches. They have to rotate their squads.
“It's not my business to interfere with club managers. They have a difficult job to do and they have big squads at the top six, with huge competition for places.”
Southgate is confident that Rashford’s spell away with England will have raised his morale, as he also netted in the 2-1 Nations League defeat against Spain on Saturday.
“We really wanted to make Marcus feel important over this period,” said Southgate.
“It was important especially to get him in the penalty box and remembering the areas he needs to be scoring goals from.
“His confidence will be boosted I'm sure, with two goals against top-quality opposition.”
Rashford will go back to United and compete for a starting berth against Watford on Saturday with the likes of Romelu Lukaku, while the Red Devils will play a Champions League match against Young Boys in Switzerland the following Wednesday.
He has played in three of four Premier League matches for his side this season, but has yet to find the net or make an assist as the Old Trafford side have kicked off with two wins and two defeats.
estera likes sucker
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Rashford is a better player than Lukaku or Gabrielle Jesus unfortunately he's not had enough playing minutes the past two seasons,same goes to Antony Martial as a result these two Manchester United young lads have lost confidence,the required sharpness of a striker. Simply put the two have not developed,they have stagnated compared to Jesus.
Jesus is good but city fans overrated him
Malaysia165024
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above all these noisy comments..i just say that rashford should go to other clubs n he will fine the sun is there to shine his future.
Rohcdiopsy
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Rashford is a better player than Lukaku or Gabrielle Jesus unfortunately he's not had enough playing minutes the past two seasons,same goes to Antony Martial as a result these two Manchester United young lads have lost confidence,the required sharpness of a striker. Simply put the two have not developed,they have stagnated compared to Jesus.
AbhijaiSingh
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easier said than done,it implies lukaku must be benched. I think Mou has given rash Ford a fair chance to prove himself.remember,if he has done well enough,a great player like lukaku should not have come
I never said he should start ahead if Lukaku but he needs to play all cup games. Fa cup Carabao cup UCL games against young boys and play at least 20-30 mins coming off the bench for Sanchez or anyone that looks fatigued. I would play him more often for Pogba and He would do better in that role than poo-gba.
dabikptu
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RASHFORD IS A PLAYER FOR THE FUTURE MOURINHO IS A MANAGER FOR TODAY A PLAYER LIKE RASHFORD NEEDS MORE MINUTES BUT MOURINHO WILL NOT USE HIM ENOUGH. MOURINHO STAYING MEANS RASHFORD NEEDS TO LEAVE
bro we are not here to gamble we don't have time for that we can't win the league with rashford as 9 he isn't there yet but he is good
Suybenrstz
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classic
Rosbcimuy
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Someone somewhere trying to start Mou/Rashford war, just the way they started Mou/ pogba's war. I don't think Rashford has complained to any body about his utd stay.
Rashford is older than that pogba
Joncltz
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Someone somewhere trying to start Mou/Rashford war, just the way they started Mou/ pogba's war. I don't think Rashford has complained to any body about his utd stay.
Football-Manager
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Rashford has the ability, it’s his head that lets him down. His decision making needs to improve. He must remember he’s part of a team and can contribute in ways other than scoring. Look at Mbape, he has some of the best assist records in Europe. This makes it very difficult to mark him. You can’t tell if he’s going to pass, dribble or shoot. It’s a matter of wait for it...; but with his pace, he can go past most players. Rashford needs to watch him, he could learn so much. Other than that, Rashford is a talent no doubt. If Mourinho didn’t like him, he would have given up on him long ago. We all can see how tough love has transformed Luke Shaw. Ashley young no longer gets a look in. That’s what hard work and focus does to an athlete...
Rimasplash
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Rashford doesn't seize chance when the come. he simply would just blow them off. how do you expect a manager to risk his chances of winning matches in the name of giving just a player all the chance to redeem himself? Rashford at the momentis Just like Morata of Chelsea... He will still not use the chances well even if given the chance
don't get things wrong Rashford is a fine player but he is not living up to expectations... even if he were in a Pep. G. or SAF team he would be benched time and again with his current attitude
pomadelpru
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who is the poor 2 picture. what
SouthAfrica7655885
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what about the red card he got at burnley?
EdwardC20
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Rashford needs to pull his finger out and tell his coach that he cant Hang around a club which is defensive minded.
babalinn
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u can't progress under mourinho
Cuhaluy
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RASHFORD IS A PLAYER FOR THE FUTURE MOURINHO IS A MANAGER FOR TODAY A PLAYER LIKE RASHFORD NEEDS MORE MINUTES BUT MOURINHO WILL NOT USE HIM ENOUGH. MOURINHO STAYING MEANS RASHFORD NEEDS TO LEAVE
easier said than done,it implies lukaku must be benched. I think Mou has given rash Ford a fair chance to prove himself.remember,if he has done well enough,a great player like lukaku should not have come
waelbentaher10
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Si la victoire à Burnley (2-0) avant la trêve a stoppé l’hémorragie, Manchester United est au bord de la crise en ce début de saison. Au cœur de la tempête, José Mourinho semble avoir perdu le fil. Dans The Sun, Claude Makelele estime que le technicien portugais a peut-être manqué le passage d’une génération à une autre et semble trop attendre de Paul Pogba.
nihcemr
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United champion team. no one
rizabcnrt
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so carragher think rashford should leave man u so his former can win d league....
fodbdeirty
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my brother GOD bless you
you too bro
Kehceoprtz
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RASHFORD IS A PLAYER FOR THE FUTURE MOURINHO IS A MANAGER FOR TODAY A PLAYER LIKE RASHFORD NEEDS MORE MINUTES BUT MOURINHO WILL NOT USE HIM ENOUGH. MOURINHO STAYING MEANS RASHFORD NEEDS TO LEAVE
Thanks for your clever head
Pauabcdmy
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Rashford is good but lukaku is hardworking ....Martial is talented
my brother GOD bless you
AbhijaiSingh
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RASHFORD IS A PLAYER FOR THE FUTURE MOURINHO IS A MANAGER FOR TODAY A PLAYER LIKE RASHFORD NEEDS MORE MINUTES BUT MOURINHO WILL NOT USE HIM ENOUGH. MOURINHO STAYING MEANS RASHFORD NEEDS TO LEAVE
Jbngowi12
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Rashford doesn't seize chance when the come. he simply would just blow them off. how do you expect a manager to risk his chances of winning matches in the name of giving just a player all the chance to redeem himself? Rashford at the momentis Just like Morata of Chelsea... He will still not use the chances well even if given the chance
Does lukaku kill or the chance like rashford
Swaghil1
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Mourinho thinks the world of rashford when he's playing for England and when he's in the bench for Man U
ceccituz
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Paris
Hardeeho7
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Sterling has been and always will be a midfielder/playmaking winger. yes he scored a good amount of goals last season but it's not something he can maintain in my opinion but that being said he's great in link up play I'd rather have a midfielder in midfield than striker/winger.
Ur opinion is different from the topic here guy
robjet07
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Rashford doesn't seize chance when the come. he simply would just blow them off. how do you expect a manager to risk his chances of winning matches in the name of giving just a player all the chance to redeem himself? Rashford at the momentis Just like Morata of Chelsea... He will still not use the chances well even if given the chance
Just because your coaches can't make Morata into a lethal striker doesn't mean he isn't one... If even the fans can't support him he'll be dead b4 he scores
fodbdeirty
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Rashford is good but lukaku is hardworking ....Martial is talented
Filar
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Rashford doesn't seize chance when the come. he simply would just blow them off. how do you expect a manager to risk his chances of winning matches in the name of giving just a player all the chance to redeem himself? Rashford at the momentis Just like Morata of Chelsea... He will still not use the chances well even if given the chance
I doubt if morata can score empty net poor in one on one
Ppogba6
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Rashford doesn't seize chance when the come. he simply would just blow them off. how do you expect a manager to risk his chances of winning matches in the name of giving just a player all the chance to redeem himself? Rashford at the momentis Just like Morata of Chelsea... He will still not use the chances well even if given the chance
Boss see he is comparing me to morata the flop
shah2468
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Sterling has been and always will be a midfielder/playmaking winger. yes he scored a good amount of goals last season but it's not something he can maintain in my opinion but that being said he's great in link up play I'd rather have a midfielder in midfield than striker/winger.
weoadeinot
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maybe u forgot his red card
Rimasplash
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Rashford doesn't seize chance when the come. he simply would just blow them off. how do you expect a manager to risk his chances of winning matches in the name of giving just a player all the chance to redeem himself? Rashford at the momentis Just like Morata of Chelsea... He will still not use the chances well even if given the chance
ORUVAL2
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Southgate gives him more chances than Mourinho does... I am sûre if hé has régular playing time in Man Utd he will do more than Lukaku