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MARCUS RASHFORD

Who is the Premier League’s most noteworthy prospect? I guarantee you that
it’s Marcus Rashford. 19 years old and has already taken the Premier League

into his hands, and being the game changer Manchester United deserve. The

English teenager represents the dreams of every schoolboy across the United
Kingdom, epitomizing their hopes of making it big in the world’s most
competitive league. Here’s what we have to say about young Marcus.

Born in Wythenshawe, south Manchester,
the teen whipped the Premier League into a

frenzy, at the centre of which he stood. As of
22nd October 2016, he marked 12 goals in

28 appearances for a fallen Manchester
outfit, a commendable achievement for
someone of his age. Bear in mind that most
of these appearances are coming off the

bench and making an impact for United in
times of dire need. He holds the record of

being United’s youngest ever goal scorer, a
feat he accomplished for the Red Devils in
nothing less than European competition, a
brace in the second half in a 5-1 win over

Danish opposition FC Midtjylland. Keep in
mind he dethroned George Best to add this

to his accolades.

What makes Marcus so special? Every centre forward needs these qualities: speed

on the ball, effective positioning, tactical awareness and definitely an eye for goal.
Rashford demonstrates these with incredible ease and fluidity, showing every fan of

the PL what he is capable of. In spite of this, Rashford is still low in the pecking order
for Jose Mourinho’s United, under proven goal scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and even
a supposedly fallen captain in Wayne Rooney, who has shifted from his central
midfield role into a more attacking midfielder disposition. Rashford has been

likened to Arsenal invincible Thierry Henry by United’s management’s staff for his
technical ability and his random sparks of creativity that define offensive players.

As a fan of the beautiful game, I’d like to see the youth of Rashford get more play
time alongside the experience of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney. For now,

only time will tell. One thing I can tell you is, Marcus Rashford is one for the future.

ADAM USMAN