The Red Devils’ England international forward is looking to nail down a role as a central striker, but has been told that he still has much to work on
Marcus Rashford needs to become a Sergio Aguero or Roberto Firmino-type figure for Manchester United, says Andy Cole, who feels much work need to be done for him to become a fearsome central striker.
"I want to see from Marcus, I know the two are totally different players but if you're going to play that position, I want to see Aguero. I want to see Firmino,” Cole told Radio 5 Live.
"That's what I want to see. If you look at those two guys playing as a number nine, when I watch them, I get excited watching them.
"Aguero for me, and I keep saying it, is the best centre-forward in the Premier League. I love this movement, I love that he just wants to get in the box, I want to score goals, I don't care what it is, header, tap-in, I'm going to do it and I know what I'm going to do.
"Firmino for Liverpool, he brings people into the game, he sets people up but I'm still going to get in and get my fair share as well.
"I look at those two and I say to myself I just love watching you two play centre-forward.
"Marcus has got to learn off those kinds of individuals."
tibcdkops
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U can say that again my guy.. He don't knw what his doing again since he joins pogba n lingard his now like them
exactly
fizzbizzie
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he could be both.. there is still the on his side but our midfield needs to improve for these lads up there and behind them to enjoy their football...
Viwbdlops
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This boy needs experienced attacker in the club,, its not right time to give him full responsibility,,, please ole don't kill these boy... he can became world best...
nanaekm
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I dont think this people remember he is just 21 don’t expect him to be come a 31 year old player overnight
rabbdit
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rashford is too overrated. always running like a squirrel
U can say that again my guy.. He don't knw what his doing again since he joins pogba n lingard his now like them
tibcdkops
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rashford is too overrated. always running like a squirrel
Jamanoor88
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We have left ourselves very short in both midfield and up front, but Ole is trying to change the culture and players attitudes to work for the jersey. There still poor attitude from some and lack of respect for the club and fans and maybe an understanding of what it means to play for Manchester United. The three summer purchases appear to have this, l really think we only need a strong holding midfielder to work with McTominay and a creative one, get rid of Pogba, Matic and probably Mata. Think Martial, Rashford Greenwood etc will keep improving they're still all young, for the front positions. Don't expect much in January, as many mentioned its hard to do any good business, but l do expect some big players in the summer.
vukaiklsz
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maybe
Africa8726922
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Rashford’s now got great strength too, so difficult for players to keep up with him let alone get the ball off him when he’s got great core strength and low center of gravity. You can see the same with Salah.
Are you serious or you are being sarcastic?
cmohn61
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And he will not be! I believe!! He doesn’t know when to be selfish and when not to be, he is thinking to carry united all by himself which he cannot!! He needs help from his teammates and he has has to help them. Right now I think he is only thinking of himself he has become egoistic.
Great_Alams
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South Americans are the best number 9 ever... Icardi would have been a good deal but the one at the top flopped in getting him.
tutabcemp
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haha...only in his dreams!
YashAaditya
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he should follow sterling he plays LW has pace skills but scores 20+ goals easily
Zaodrst
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he is Thierry style kinda player with a lack of decisiveness Thierry had! the problrlem martial is the same they can offer diffrwnt things in that position hence deprive the t eam of options
DaMhztourage
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Bro What you have said here is way better than a pundit would say...Thank you,NO ONE has to be another version of someone else his got to be himself from inspiration
As simple as that , thanks though
mikaeikyz
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He’s not good no football Knowledge
boyeknprtu
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He can never be like one of them. Ever.
konbdmpyz
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He just need to take inspirations from them to help him become the very best version of himself, he has the talent and skills wherewithal to achieve greatness .
Bro What you have said here is way better than a pundit would say...Thank you,NO ONE has to be another version of someone else his got to be himself from inspiration
DaMhztourage
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He just need to take inspirations from them to help him become the very best version of himself, he has the talent and skills wherewithal to achieve greatness .
jezabdnpyz
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rashford is still learning "but we fans we just put pleasure to rashford a lot.this boy is still young"let's keeping hope for him he will come at form very soon.rashford is not even a main strike. let our coach put rashford where he can playing winger. is just like pogba'how can you playing pogba at defensive midfielder?pogba is a attacking midfielder not a defensive midfielder at all.some coaches they kill their players.
Bruz.., Rashford Might Still Be Young (At 21), But He Is Playing The Game Since Louis Van Gaal Last Season.., Mourinho's Era And Till Now. A Total Of FOUR YEARS Plus. With That Kind Of Money He Is Earning Every Month.., No More Excuses Anymore.., He Has To Do It Right This Season!
dosinrt
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rashford is still learning "but we fans we just put pleasure to rashford a lot.this boy is still young"let's keeping hope for him he will come at form very soon.rashford is not even a main strike. let our coach put rashford where he can playing winger. is just like pogba'how can you playing pogba at defensive midfielder?pogba is a attacking midfielder not a defensive midfielder at all.some coaches they kill their players.
yeyacdiz its not good to abuse lyk this.no one is perfect
vomcikmrt
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Stop talking nonsense
Hahackmpt
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You are very bad @ English bro
I'm not English man...
yeyacdiz
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rashford is still learning "but we fans we just put pleasure to rashford a lot.this boy is still young"let's keeping hope for him he will come at form very soon.rashford is not even a main strike. let our coach put rashford where he can playing winger. is just like pogba'how can you playing pogba at defensive midfielder?pogba is a attacking midfielder not a defensive midfielder at all.some coaches they kill their players.
You are very bad @ English bro
Dawacdimsy
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he should be his own creation not like others.....he can take lessons....from them...
Omar7kh
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no chance, Rashford brain cant accept this 😁
Hahackmpt
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rashford is still learning "but we fans we just put pleasure to rashford a lot.this boy is still young"let's keeping hope for him he will come at form very soon.rashford is not even a main strike. let our coach put rashford where he can playing winger. is just like pogba'how can you playing pogba at defensive midfielder?pogba is a attacking midfielder not a defensive midfielder at all.some coaches they kill their players.
Salahhamoudi12
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roh nik mok
Salahhamoudi12
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kahla wald 9ahba
motamosy
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This guy a little bit big heahed!
BillionaireSteve
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Andy Cole should stop dreaming, the best person Rashford can become is a Theo Walcott!
Hunterron
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Rashford was never known for his scoring ability and especially finishing in youth teams. It was always his weakness.
oedipus
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Rashford has been so invisible recently. I'm all for starting Greenwood in the league.
JamesHarden521
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I think so, no idea if Rashford'll start. Might play 30minutes
vamosl
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Poor coaching and general turmoil at the club in the case of Rashford and Martial. But Martial this season looked like he was back to his old self until the injury due to playing in his real position at CF.
babysoga
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Rashford has been fantastic this season, his "natural ability" looked like its fading because he played a different position
mrbig
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What does that have to do with Rashford's performance against City?
Lucasbia
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I think Rashford needs to work on, he doesn’t look like he’s developed physically much
Madridlove
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Rashford’s now got great strength too, so difficult for players to keep up with him let alone get the ball off him when he’s got great core strength and low center of gravity. You can see the same with Salah.
Rosemake
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Martial and Rashford as wingbacks. It's so easy to spot those who only know the game through FIFA.
againlike
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This is what people were saying about rashford when he was breaking out. Give it time, greenwood will turn mediocre too.
allisonon
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Criticism of Rashford will only grow now as fans get impatient.
Galalook
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Rashford was bad while many other players were also underperforming. And then he was injured for a major part of the season.
podkill
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Rashford was criticised for his finishing a lot in years past. He has time to fix those flaws in his game
Rtakiss
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Are you kidding. Rashford's bulked up significantly since he first broke out.
oldest
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Rashford also has the Gabriel Jesus “looks like he’s about to cry” facial expression
Bostons
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Rashford has more knuckle-ball shots than me when I’m wanking while hungover
gramme
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Rashford’s always been stronger than you’d expect for his size.
Bombdlpruz
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that is going to bee hard for him to bee a Aguero
OwenOwen
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I think the thing is rashford still looks the same level since he broke out while sterling got better.