Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, October 4.
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Marcus Rashford has been given fresh hope of earning a World Cup call-up by England manager Gareth Southgate.
The Manchester United forward has not played for his country since the European Championship final defeat by Italy at Wembley back in July 2021.
After a forgettable 2021-22 campaign, the forward has bounced back and started this season in style with three goals and two assists for Erik ten Hag's side. That had led to many predicting a recall for Rashford in the squad for the final two matches before the World Cup in November.
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But an unfortunately-timed injury has meant he has missed out for the matches with Italy and Germany this month.
Speaking after unveiling his 28-man squad for the Nations League double-header, Southgate refused to rule out the chance of Rashford making the final cut for Qatar as he laid down a challenge for the United forward to "perform at a high level in the next few weeks".
"There were certain players we wanted to keep involved this time but that said it doesn’t mean that this is the end for some of the others who aren’t involved," said Southgate.
"Marcus Rashford, for example, has shown some encouraging signs recently. He is a player we know well so if he can perform at a high level in the next few weeks, he of course will be under consideration."
It comes as Southgate also issued a warning to Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw ahead of the World Cup, with both players currently struggling to force their way into Erik ten Hag's starting XI.
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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, October 4.
Manchester United players have been pictured back at Carrington ahead of their derby clash against Man City this weekend. Erik ten Hag's side are in rejuvenated form heading into their first Manchester derby clash of the new season and will be hoping to keep that run going with another impressive performance.
Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos - who has been linked with Manchester United in recent weeks - has detailed what it takes to be a modern day forward, delivering an explanation that will be music to the ears of Erik ten Hag.
When Manchester United lost 4-1 to Manchester City in the derby in March of this year, it felt like the club had completely hit rock bottom.
Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give Harry Maguire more game time ahead of England's World Cup campaign. The defender started for the Three Lions in their 3-3 draw with Germany and was heavily criticised for giving away a penalty early in the second half.
Manchester United favourite Andy Cole has outlined the key change Marcus Rashford has made to recapture his best form under Erik ten Hag this season. The 24-year-old struggled, like many others, Old Trafford last term.
Gary Neville issued a stern defence of Harry Maguire ahead of England’s 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday night.
Manchester United were without a number of first-team players in Tuesday’s training session as the last few rounds of international fixtures take place.
Rio Ferdinand says he sympathises with Harry Maguire following a below-par performance for England in their 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday evening.
Gareth Southgate has hinted that he will rely on his experienced players for England's World Cup squad rather than make too many changes in reaction to their poor form.
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