Rashford Praises Family and Coaches For Rise

Rashford Praises Family and Coaches For Rise

Marcus Rashford has revealed how he managed to rise to stardom so well last season. The striker was a revelation after scoring 8 goals for the club, despite being thrown into the club so unexpectedly. He is now one of the world’s hottest prospects, and earned a place in Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2016 England squad.

Rashford has hailed both coaches and his family for their part in his rise in football, saying that they both gave him the support and advice he needed in order to succeed.

He told the Premier League : “The academy’s ethos played a big part in my development – this club want to win at every level and that is what they strive to do. Paul McGuinness and Colin Little have been very influential coaches whilst I have been in the academy.”


“Every player develops from the moment they join the academy and that continues right through to the first team. This really is a family club and there are so many coaches and players around to give you advice.”

“The environment is very important – at Manchester United you are very well looked after both on and off the pitch. From the moment I came here I have felt at home and there are so many coaches and players around to give you advice.”

“I would say the step up to the first team was the most significant. At the start of the season my aim was to cement a place in the U21s team. So to get the call up to be included in the first team was like a dream come true. To play football in front of 75,000 fans at Old Trafford is what most young boys dream of doing.”

“This is a family club and to have coaches like Nicky Butt preparing you for that step up is invaluable, because they have been there and done exactly the same thing so they know how it feels. My brothers also helped me get where I am now, because they got me into football.”

It has been such an incredible rise for Rashford. Louis van Gaal certainly did United a favour by giving him his chance! Now it’s up to Jose Mourinho to further exploit his talent.

[Quotes via Manchester Evening News]