M. Rashford

Micah Richards tells Marcus Rashford he's missing key trait 'all other players at the top of world football' possess as Barcelona star admits he felt like he was 'forcing it' at Man Utd

Marcus Rashford has been told in no uncertain terms by Micah Richards that he’s missing a key trait "all other players at the top of world football" possess: a ruthless streak in front of goal. The 27-year-old England international, freshly loaned to Barcelona by Manchester United for the season, has made an early splash in Catalonia under new boss Hansi Flick, finding the net and creating goals in his last two pre-season outings.

What a miss! Marcus Rashford leaves Raphinha stunned as he fires open goal shot wide for Barcelona against Como

Marcus Rashford left Raphinha stunned as he missed the chance tap into an open goal during a friendly against Como. The 27-year-old forward, who arrived at the Nou Camp on loan from Manchester United this summer with an option for a permanent deal, was handed a golden chance to pad the scoreline. Instead, he somehow contrived to miss an empty net in front of a stunned crowd.

Man Utd players 'fully behind' Ruben Amorim's decision to axe Marcus Rashford & rest of 'bomb squad' with Red Devils 'very optimistic' for new season

Manchester United players have reportedly thrown their support behind manager Ruben Amorim’s bold call to remove Marcus Rashford and four other outcasts from first-team activities. With Rashford now at Barcelona and the remaining quartet sidelined, the dressing room atmosphere is said to be 'very good' as optimism grows for a fresh start under the new boss.