‘Daft and stupid’ - Alan Shearer blasts Manchester United's Marcus Rashford

Alan Shearer has described Marcus Rashford’s decision to go out partying after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat by Manchester City as “daft”, and said he should have cancelled his pre-arranged plans.

Erik ten Hag branded the manner of the birthday celebrations “unacceptable” although refused to reveal whether he had been fined. The manager said the striker had apologised to the rest of the squad. It is understood Tyrell Malacia, currently out injured having not played since last season, also attended the party.

Rashford missed the 1-0 win over Fulham on Saturday after failing a late fitness test having picked up a knock in training the day prior. The England star, who turned 26 on Tuesday, has scored just one club goal all season.

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Speaking on the Rest is Football Podcast, Shearer was asked by Gary Lineker what he thought of the situation given the Match Of The Day presenter had taken a more lenient stance.

Lineker began: “Marcus Rashford was ticked off for going on a night out for his birthday celebrations following the defeat against Manchester City, and that was deemed unacceptable I think the words of Erik ten Hag.

“It’s just another thing, it’s not a big deal. If you’ve got a birthday and it’s after the game and you have it all planned, I mean footballers are human beings, you don’t know whether you are going to win that game or not. You are shaking your head Alan (Shearer), you think Rashford’s wrong and out of order?”

Shearer responded: “I don’t care if it’s your birthday on a Saturday night. If you have been dumped 3-0 and it’s a terrible performance, you have got to read the room. The