Alan Shearer hits back in Marcus Rashford row after Erik ten Hag's 'stupid' Man United dig

Alan Shearer has responded to Erik ten Hag following comments on Marcus Rashford's form. The 26-year-old forward has endured a challenging start to the new Premier League season, yet the Manchester United boss has stuck by his side.

Despite whispers of interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Rashford has remained at Old Trafford; a decision that now been heavily scrutinised. Nonetheless, Shearer refused to backtrack on his harsh assessment of the England international.

"I was quite content and happy with what I said about Man United and Marcus Rashford before the game," the former Newcastle United striker told Betfair. "I totally get Erik ten Hag's reaction because the question was put to him in his press conference about one of his players, and he's got no other option than to protect his player.

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"I totally understood that. However, I would stand by everything I said, and nothing changed for me from what I saw at the weekend," added Shearer. "I don't see much change in Man United in their three league games so far to what we saw last year, when they finished eighth. They're still wide open and still struggle in forward positions so I stand by what I said."

Ten Hag was asked about comments made by Shearer after United's 2-1 defeat to Brighton. The Match of the Day pundit said on the BBC highlights programme: "He's had two games this season Marcus Rashford and he's not had one shot at goal.

"57 goals they scored last season. That was the worst in the top half. Ruud van Nistelrooy has been brought into there. He's going to have to work his magic