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Lee Sharpe backs 'unbelievable athlete' Marcus Rashford to deliver next season

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 said: "It's an absolutely massive season for 

"I'm a big fan of his and think he's an unbelievable athlete with his pace and strength, and his feet.

"His composure in front of goal will improve as he gets older and gets more confident — he does need to score more goals."

Rashford endured a disastrous 2021/22 campaign under 

, scoring just five goals in 31 games across all competitions.

The 24-year-old appears to be in a better shape now that 

 has taken over at Old Trafford, finding the net twice in four public pre-season games.

'I’m my own harshest critic': Marcus Rashford explains why next season would be better than 2021/22

"I think it’s normal when we’re not performing as we should perform you get criticised," observed 

"It’s part and parcel of the game. I’ve always said that I’m my own harshest critic and I know when I’m not playing my best football and I know when I need to improve.

"Definitely last season was a time for me to reflect on.

"I’ve had the time off in the summer and a long pre-season, so I feel a lot more ready this season." 

 Academy graduate continued: "I think it’s obviously difficult when you lose. We don’t like to lose and I think that’s just same for everyone as an individual.

"When you are losing games and you’re not picking points, it’s difficult to enjoy yourself on the pitch.

"Hopefully we can start the season off a lot better than that but we have to use last season as fuel to improve and to prove that we’re better players than what we showed last year." 

 to keep Rashford in his plans for next season following the 24-year-old improved displays in pre-season. 

With Rashy's contract set to expire in the summer of 2023, the upcoming term will be crucial in deciding what the future holds for him. 

'I worry he'll be a weak link for the rest of the season': some Man United fans not convinced by Marcus Rashford

The 24-year-old struggled in the Red Devils' first pre-season game against 

However, some Man United supporters are still not convinced that the 

 international has what it takes to be a key player in the Old Trafford squad next season.

: "It won't be a matter of if Rashford fades this season. It will be a matter when he fades."

: "Let's not start getting hyped up over a pre season friendly. This guy practically gave up last season. He needs a number of good competitive games before he can turn me around."

: "He was again the weakest link in attack and I worry he will continue to be that for the rest of the season. He lacks footballing intelligence and that really is a concern for a Ten Hag system. As a counter attacking winger/striker he had some good moments under 

 but in a different system I really do think he's going to struggle."

: "I think Marcus will return to some type of form but he doesn't deal with competition will. If you play for Man United and England you have no God given right to expect to play on name only. He needs a number of assists and goals. He's not bad as CF with teams that defend with a high line for obvious reasons, my concerns were highlighted more than ever [vs Liverpool]. 

: "Rashford gave a massive feck you to both club and supporters last season. If you think minutes in preseason games are going to change people's opinions of him then I just don't know what to say. He puts in a shift up until the 

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Swerve........⚽⚽⚽⚽

Been seeing glimpses of that quality player Lee's talking about here during preseason but he has a bit to go.
He's getting there which is great as I almost thought he was finished.

WELL, LET US SEE THE FIRST 3 GAMES IF HE IS STILL THE OLD RASHFORD....

Player		G
Erling Haaland	Man City	25
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	21
Alexander Isak	Newcastle United	20
Ollie Watkins	Aston Villa	19
Dominic Solanke	Bournemouth	19

Lee Sharpe backs 'unbelievable athlete' Marcus Rashford to deliver next season

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