Shaw return, Zirkzee spark, Garnacho battle - How Man United can get best out of Marcus Rashford

One of the biggest issues facing Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is how he gets the best out of Marcus Rashford.

After an incredible 2022/23 season which yielded 30 goals in all competitions, it was expected that Rashford would lead United in Ten Hag's second season to really challenge Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool.

But United fell from fourth place to eighth place and it wasn't helped by a huge downturn in Rashford's form which ended in him being snubbed for the England squad for EURO 2024.

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The 26-year-old managed just eight goals in all competitions last term and those numbers simply have to improve if United want to improve their league position and, on a personal level, if he is to force his way back into the England squad.

But how does Ten Hag go about doing that? Greater support in his current role with new signings? A formation change? A positional change? Or does he need to leave United to truly thrive? MEN Sport writers have offered their view ahead of a crucial season in Rashford's career.

Rashford's exploits in 2022/23 demonstrated that United have a world-class player on their hands when he is at the peak of his powers. He was outstanding in Erik ten Hag's first season at the club, scoring 30 goals in a single season for the first time in his career.

He oozed confidence and he looked like scoring every time he got in and around the penalty area. Much of his good fortune stemmed from his relationship with Luke Shaw down United's left side.

The England duo had a terrific understanding of each