Fresh off hitting a hundred goals for Manchester United in all competitions, academy graduate Marcus Rashford is coming into his second World Cup tournament a different man than he was at his first. His pace in behind and excellent ball control have made him a very dangerous counter-attacking threat. His improved passing is also essential when breaking down low blocks. His partnership with Luke Shaw on the left may be crucial for England in the latter stages of the Word Cup. 

Current Form

There were debates about who would be dropped at the arrival of a new coach, many believing that he would be relegated to the bench for his English counterpart Jadon Sancho and five-time Balon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Still, he has fended off competition to become Manchester United's most crucial attacker this season, whether playing as a winger or a striker.

Ten Hag has continued to praise the English man's adaptive ability, which has seen him score eight goals and provide three assists in 19 appearances this season.

World Cup

Rashford was part of the World Cup squad at the last installation of this tournament, where he played six games, starting just one of those. He could be forgiven for not having an explosive match as a 20-year-old, but expectations will be much higher now for him and the whole squad. He has 12 goals for England, none coming at the World Cup.

Club Career

Rashford has played for Manchester United throughout his career and has been in the set-up since his club debut against FC Midtjylland, where he scored a brace. He has seen become one of the best players at Manchester United. He has made 336 appearances throughout his career, scoring 106 goals and recording 61 assists.