‘We made mistakes’ – Marcus Rashford admits Manchester United were sloppy in Omonia Nicosia Europa League win

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford conceded that his team were not at their best despite beating Onomia Nicosia 3-2 in Cyprus on Thursday in the Europa League. Erik ten Hag’s side actually fell behind before making two half-time substitutions, one of which was Rashford, as the game turned around with United moving 3-1 up. Despite conceding another late goal the visitors held out for the win.

Ad Speaking after the match Rashford, who scored twice, admitted that it could have been better from United. Europa League'Impossible to play against' — Hargreaves praises Rashford after inspiring comebackAN HOUR AGO «Job done, but we would have liked to have played better. We didn't defend badly, but we made mistakes,” he told BT Sport.

»The first 35 minutes until they scored we were playing well, we just could have got in behind them more. Then when he made the subs he [Erik ten Hag] wanted us to be more dynamic, take chances going forward and score goals.” Rashford, who has played centrally and out wide this season also admitted that the left is probably his best position but he’s happy to fill in where needed. He was also full of praise for fellow goalscorer Anthony Martial.

«Left side is probably more natural for me, but I like playing both [left wing and centre forward] and helping the team. If we have got injuries you never know what might happen, where you might be needed to play. »He [Martial] is a massive player for us, has been for a long time.