Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes Marcus Rashford is “on the way back” to his best having benefited from external help and improved self-discipline.
The 26-year-old enjoyed his best season with his boyhood club after the Dutchman was named manager, scoring 30 goals in 2022-23 and shining for England.
But Rashford’s form went awry last term, managing just eight goals and missing out on Euro 2024 in a campaign that saw him make headlines for a couple of off-field incidents.
The forward started this season under the microscope and has responded positively, with last weekend’s goal at Southampton – his first since March – followed by a brace against Barnsley. “I think every player who is playing in the Premier League, but definitely in this club, need some resilience,” Ten Hag said. “Not any football career is only the way up.