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Marcus Rashford has denied giving the finger to Manchester United fans after being heckled following their Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening.

The England international, 24, played the final 23 minutes of the European tie but failed to make an impact as the Spanish champions won 1-0 (2-1 on aggregate). The result means United's wait for their next major trophy has entered a sixth year.

As he left on Old Trafford on Tuesday evening, Rashford was filmed by a United fan. One supporter was heard shouting: "Come on, Rashford" in an attempt to get the player's attention. Another added: "After that performance, come on guys."

Rashford then spoke to a steward before walking away and gesturing with his right hand. Some social media users believe he was giving the finger, although the player has since confirmed this was not the case.

A fan is later heard saying: "F*****g b*****d, f*****g b*****d." Another added: "He was f*****g s***e."

Responding to the social media video, Rashford wrote on Twitter: "A video can paint a thousand words and in this case lead to inaccurate info being shared on social media. Guys, for weeks I've been heckled, threatened, questioned and last night my emotion got the better of me. I'm a human being.

"Reading and hearing that stuff about yourself every day, it wears you down. No one is more critical