Rashford in the dark on England World Cup recall but expects Man Utd form to improve

Marcus Rashford admits to still being in the dark when it comes to his World Cup chances with England, but the Manchester United forward is confident that club form will be discovered this season after taking in a “priceless” pre-season. The 24-year-old Old Trafford academy graduate has earned 46 caps for his country to date, with 12 goals recorded across those outings.

He has, however, gone over 12 months since last turning out for the Three Lions in the final of Euro 2020 and has been given no indication by Gareth Southgate that he will be drafted back into the fold ahead of another major tournament in Qatar later this year.

Rashford dropped out of favour during the 2022-23 campaign as he struggled for a spark domestically and has no idea whether a recall could be on the cards as others edge ahead of him in the pecking order.

“I’ve not spoken to (Southgate) since the summer, really,” Rashford said when quizzed on his international ambitions.

“I’m not too sure but all I can do is try and do my best for United and then we’ll see what happens.”

The 2022 World Cup is due to get underway on November 21, with England being placed in Group B alongside Iran, the United States and Wales.

Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford's chances of making England's World Cup squad don't sound too promising