Marcus Rashford makes Erik ten Hag training claim after Manchester United tour

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford admits he's enjoyed a 'priceless' pre-season this summer after a disappointing campaign.

Rashford lost his starting place at Old Trafford last term and he regularly failed to impact games from the bench. Rashford contributed just five goals and two assists in 32 appearances and that made it his worst season since breaking into the first-team.

Erik ten Hag has the challenge of transforming the club's fortunes and the task of inspiring improvement from his players. Ten Hag has now had four weeks to work with the squad and there have been clear signs of his philosophy during pre-season.

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Rashford featured in all four of United's games during the tour of Thailand and Australia — scoring two goals against Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace — and he looks one of many players within the dressing room who are relishing the fresh start.

Speaking after United played the final match of their pre-season tour, Rashford opened up about his 'priceless' preparation this summer and he admitted he's benefited from the opportunity to take a break after a mentally gruelling season.

“I feel fit, I feel strong and we’ve come out of the trip without any injuries,” Rashford told the PA news agency. “For us, it’s definitely a positive thing to have a fully-fit squad ready to start the season. For me personally, it’s priceless to have the pre-season that I’ve had.

“Sometimes I don’t really take as much note of it because usually we’re playing games in the summer and stuff like that, so the next season sort of just rolls onto the previous season.

“But this year I’ve had time to break, rest, recover mentally and