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'He was always the one' - Nicky Butt reveals how he knew Marcus Rashford would be a Manchester United star

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Nicky Butt has claimed he always believed Marcus Rashford would go on to be an "unbelievable" talent at Manchester United. Rashford has enjoyed a brilliant campaign so far for the Reds, having notched 25 goals in 39 appearances.

His latest goal came as United beat Newcastle at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup. Not only was it the Reds' first trophy in six years, it was also Rashford's first goal in a major final.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, Butt explained that he had always expected the 25-year-old to show this kind of form. ALSO READ: Alexander-Arnold details plan to stop Rashford "I am chuffed for him," he said. "I was sitting with my son at Wembley last Sunday and he asked me if I always thought Marcus would be that good.

I said yes, that I thought he would be unbelievable. He always was. "Anyone could have coached him. He was always gonna be a top player." Butt was part of the United academy coaching staff when Rashford initially broke through.

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