Scholes urges Marcus Rashford to STOP searching for 'magical' moments

Paul Scholes has implored Marcus Rashford to stop searching for a 'magical' moment in a bid to rediscover his form after the Manchester United star endured another passive display against Atletico Madrid.

Rashford, 24, was unable to make an impact at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday night and was withdrawn for youngster Anthony Elanga in the 75th minute by Ralf Rangnick.

The Swede went on to score the all-important leveller to leave the last-16 clash wide open heading into the second leg at Old Trafford next month.

Rashford has failed to shirk subdued performances for most of the season, with the England international scoring five goals in all competitions, and Scholes has urged the United star to go back to basics. 

'He looks too anxious for me, he looks like he is trying almost too hard,' Scholes said on BT Sport. 'Every time the ball comes to him it almost feels like he is trying to do something magical. It is probably the worst thing you can do.    

'I always remember when going through a tough time the manager [Sir Alex Ferguson] said keep it simple. Just work your way back into the game. He doesn't seem to be able to do that. He is always thinking he has got to produce something.

'He has just got to calm himself down, work himself into the game and the form will come back.'

Meanwhile, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Rashford should be dropped by United's interim manager Rangnick - as his performances of late mean he should be starting on the bench. 

He told CBS Sports: 'Rashford's been in this team since he was a kid, he's come on and burst onto the scene. He's got goals and always threatened to go onto that next level that top players get to - and he's not there yet. 

'And I think we're at the stage