'Impossible to play against' - Marcus Rashford praised by Paul Scholes, Owen Hargreaves after Man Utd comeback

Owen Hargreaves described an on-form Marcus Rashford as “almost impossible to play against” after he impressed off the bench for Manchester United in a 3-2 win over Omonia Nicosia. United looked to be in trouble against the Cypriot side in the Europa League as they trailed 1-0 at half-time. Ad But the introduction of Rashford and Anthony Martial sparked a comeback, with Rashford scoring twice and setting up another goal for Martial.

Europa League‘We made mistakes’ – Rashford admits Man Utd were sloppy in Omonia win2 HOURS AGO “It’s nice to see Marcus be positive,” said former Manchester United midfielder Hargreaves on BT Sport. “When he runs with the ball he is almost impossible to play against, he is quick and strong and a good striker of the ball. I think there are options there to be positive about.” Paul Scholes was also impressed by Rashford’s performance.

“He was brilliant when he came on, he was lively, running in behind,” said the former United midfielder. Rashford scores twice as Man Utd avoid scare Rashford admits Man Utd were sloppy in win “They have goals in them. Martial and Rashford are more dangerous, they have a bit more about them, they are quick, can go either way, defenders will be frightened to death of them.

«Cristiano [Ronaldo] had a lot of chances tonight and it wasn’t quite his night, but that won’t happen for long. If he gets chances on Sunday [against Everton] he will score.” United dominated possession and had 27 shots, their highest total this season. However, they did not look tight at the back and were given a scare by Neil Lennon’s side.