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Marcus Rashford aims fresh dig at Manchester United

Rashford left winger of Barcelona and England celebrates after scoring his sides second goal || Image credit: Imago
Marcus RASHFORD
Marcus Rashford has opened up on his recent return to form and the factors behind his struggles last season.
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Rashford has proven himself among football’s elite talents, when performing at his best level, hitting 17 Premier League goals in two separate seasons at Old Trafford.

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However, England manager Thomas Tuchel is among those who have highlighted consistency as the forward's main flaw, suggesting it is the one hurdle preventing him from becoming truly world-class.

Marcus Rashford (Photo Credit: Barcelona/X)

When asked about Tuchel's assessment, Rashford hinted that the unstable environment at United, which saw him play under six different permanent managers, was a primary factor in his struggles.

“For sure, consistency is a massive part of it,” he told ITV.

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“I feel like I have been in an inconsistent environment for a very long time, so it is even more difficult to be consistent, but I completely agree, I think consistency is what I need to bring into my game and I am looking to do that."

The 27-year-old emphasized the importance of stability in high-level sports.

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Marcus Rashford is currently on loan from Man United | IMAGO

“When people talk about consistency, in order to be consistent in anything not just sport, you need consistent variables in your life and the way you train.

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"We have just had so many changes so far in my career but I have to look forward and that is definitely one of the things I want to put right and improve on to be at my best more often.

"When I am at my best I really enjoy everything about the sport.”

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