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Rashford hits United winner at Wolves after 'disciplinary' benching

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Marcus Rashford gave the perfect response to his benching for disciplinary reasons as the Manchester United forward's late strike clinched a 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday.United manager Erik ten Hag sprang a pre-match surprise when he revealed Rashford had been dropped because of an "internal disciplinary" issue.The 25-year-old had been in excellent form for Ten Hag's side this season and also scored three goals for England at the World Cup, so United fans were startled to learn of his demotion.Ten Hag did not give any further details when pressed on the decision to axe Rashford during his pre-match interview with BT Sport, adding it was "our rules".But Rashford's exile only lasted until half-time when he was sent on by Ten Hag in a move that proved the catalyst for United to seal their fifth successive win in all competitions.Rashford looked determined to prove Ten Hag was wrong to drop him as he rampaged through the Wolves defence to score his 11th goal in all competitions this season and his third in three appearances since the World Cup.United climbed into fourth place in the Premer League, two points above Tottenham who have a game in hand, as they bid to qualify for next season's Champions League.Julen Lopetegui's Wolves remain in the relegation zone after the Spaniard's first defeat in three games since replacing the sacked Bruno Lage.Just before kick-off there was a poignant minute's applause in tribute to Brazilian legend Pele, who died on Thursday aged 82.United's Brazil winger Antony lifted his shirt to show a personal message to Pele.After the emotion of the Pele tributes and the Rashford controversy, United went close to an early opener when Casemiro glanced a header that was deflected just over.Having come

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