Manchester United star Marcus Rashford says he is relishing the competition for places at the club, but admits he would like to play as a striker rather than a winger.

The England international has been a sensation since bursting onto the scene at United just over 18 months ago, he is a regular starter in Mourinho’s side but faces competition from Anthony Martial.

Martial and Rashford have both been superb this season so far, and have battled it out to impress Mourinho the most by notching goals and assists consistently. It would seem that Rashford is slightly ahead of Martial in the pecking order though, but the youngster says competition is only helping him to improve.

“Without it, you don’t improve,” Rashford said. “Young players need that sort of environment around them.”

“I think we’re both enjoying our football at the moment, we’re both having our say in the games, and it’s good for us, good for the manager, good for the team.”

Rashford admitted his best role lies up front as a striker, but says he is willing to work hard wherever he plays.

“That’s not in my hands,” Rashford said. “If I’m not playing there, I’m not playing there.”

“But wherever I’m playing, I try to get the same results. Obviously, you have to do it in a different way but it’s not my decision.”

“I’m a striker but if you have to play elsewhere to wait for your time, so be it.”

“The coaching [at United] is very good, but they also try to turn you into good people as well as good players,” Rashford said.”

“I’d probably say it’s about having a lot of respect for everyone, regardless of who they are or what they’re doing. That’s probably like the baseline you have to have no matter what age you are.”

“Just having that alone can get you a long way. It’s the main message they give you. United are very good at nourishing abilities.”

“There’s loads of different examples I can give you of ways they keep us grounded.”
[Quotes via Sky Sports]