Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford to receive honorary degree

Marcus Rashford will feature on the cover of British Vogue's activist-themed September issue.The Manchester United star, who led a campaign against child poverty, will feature on the front page with model Adwoa Aboah.The player, from Wythenshawe, tweeted the front cover, saying it was a 'bit of a surreal moment'.Editor Edward Enninful said the issue is a "rallying cry for the future" and includes 40 activists described as "The Faces of Hope".The September issue is traditionally the fashion

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have indicated they would like to see Jadon Sancho deployed in attack alongside Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford if he joins the club this summer.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen on completing a move for the Borussia Dortmund winger in the coming weeks with Sancho identified as the club's top transfer target.United remain without a natural option to play on the right hand side of the attack despite the encouraging form of teenage sensation Mason

straight to your inboxManchester United fans hijacked Jadon Sancho's social media pages after the Borussia Dortmund star posted an image alongside Marcus Rashford from their time together on England duty.Sancho is a priority target for United who are relaxed over their pursuit for the 20-year-old. MEN Sport understands Dortmund are attempting to arouse interest in Sancho from other clubs to accelerate a deal before their pre-season fixtures start.

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood praised his Manchester United teammates Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial after forming an encouraging attacking trident with them post-lockdown.The trio have been in formidable form in the Premier League this season, particularly since the season's resumption in June, and have combined to score 44 of United's 66 goals in the league this season.Greenwood, still just 18, has hit double figures in the Premier League and could be in with a chance of making

straight to your inbox Marcus Rashford's representatives have hit back at claims the forward is currently under performing for Manchester United. England international Rashford has been criticised for his performances in recent weeks with the forward struggling to find his best form since returning from a serious injury.

straight to your inbox Patrice Evra attempted to deflect the blame away from Paul Pogba after he gave away a penalty during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with West Ham as he questioned the performance of Marcus Rashford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side found themselves a goal down at half-time after Pogba raised his arms to block a free-kick that was heading for his face.

straight to your inboxManchester United forward Marcus Rashford has taken down a tweet congratulating Leeds United.Rashford took to Twitter on Friday night to congratulate Leeds on their promotion back to the Premier League after a 16 year wait.But shortly after the post hit the 'Twittersphere', it was taken down with reports suggesting Rashford took the decision due to backlash from supporters.The tweet read: "As a United fan I'm happy to see Leeds United back in the Premier League where they

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes the partnership between Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial is more similar to the understanding Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Carlos Tevez enjoyed than the telepathy between his former teammatesDwight Yorke and Andy Cole had.Yorke and Cole plundered 53 goals between them in United's Treble-winning season and Martial and Rashford were likened to the duo in their first year of playing together for United.Rashford, 22, and Martial, 24,

straight to your inboxMarcus Rashford has revealed Manchester United have aimed to improve their attacking transitions following their 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.The England international opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time following a lacklustre opening 45 minutes from United.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaMade a good early save and had to vigilantly tip Luka Milivojevic's free-kick around his upright. Denied Zaha again in the second.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had to respond in south London and they did just that, riding their luck at times. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial extended the unbeaten run to 19 games in all competitions ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea.

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes has admitted Marcus Rashford has 'surprised' him with his qualities since his arrival at Manchester United.Fernandes has been one of the standout stars in the Premier League since he arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon back in January.The goals have been flowing for United recently, with them hitting 16 in their last five games and 48 in their 18 unbeaten fixturesA central part of that has been Rashford, who has scored 21 times in 38 appearances so

Marcus Rashford will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester in recognition of the Manchester United striker’s charity work. The England international campaigned fiercely to feed children in need during the coronavirus lockdown - helping to raise over £20million with charity FareShare .

Marcus Rashford is to be given an honorary degree from the University of Manchester it has been announced today. Aged just 22 the Manchester United star will become the youngest person ever to awarded an honorary doctorate, the highest honour the University can bestow.

straight to your inboxManchester United captain Harry Maguire expressed his disappointment at conceding from a set-piece during the draw against Southampton.The visitors took an early lead through Stuart Armstrong before Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford hit back with two goals in three minutes to give United a half-time lead.United had chances to kill the game but were unable to add to their lead after the interval.

straight to your inboxDavid de GeaCould do nothing about Stuart Armstrong's goal and was denied a clean sheet on his 400th appearance but made a fabulous save from Nathan Redmond yet did not come for the late corner. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaHas to be a contender for a rest at Crystal Palace on Thursday after a fatigued performance.

Paul Pogba mistake to score, but Anthony Martial set up Marcus Rashford for the equaliser, before firing in a stunning second himself that looked likely to earn United a fifth successive Premier League victory before the late drama. After seeing Chelsea and Leicester City beaten over the weekend United had the opportunity to jump up above both with three games left to play, but they blew it in stoppage time and still have no margin for error this season.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are fuming that Oriol Romeu didn't receive a red card for a challenge on Mason Greenwood in the first half of their Premier League game against Southampton.United fell behind early in the half after Paul Pogba was easily dispossessed by Danny Ings before the ball was fired past David de Gea by Stuart Armstrong.United hit back with two goals in three minutes after some excellent hold-up play from Anthony Martial allowed Marcus Rashford to score his

straight to your inbox Marcus Rashford believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's positivity is beginning to rub off on Manchester United as they look to make it 18 games unbeaten against Southampton. Victory over the Saints at Old Trafford will move United to third in the Premier League table, with their blistering run of form reeling in Leicester City and Chelsea.

straight to your inboxManchester United coaches advised their forwards not to spend as much time on the left wing in an attempt to enhance their attack.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood have plundered 56 goals between them this season and if Greenwood, already on 16 goals, breaks the 20-goal mark it will be the first time since 1964-65 that three United players have done so in a single season.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer initially settled on a front three of Martial, Rashford, and