Marcus Rashford calls on social media firms to tackle racist abuse, saying it 'should be easy to stop'

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's goalscoring frustrations threatened to boil over during an exchange of invective between Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire.In the 69th minute of United's third successive goalless draw at Crystal Palace, Maguire attempted to maintain pressure by lobbing the ball forward to Rashford but he was flagged offside.Maguire could be heard telling Rashford to 'f-----g stay onside' and Rashford did not hold back with his reply as United fell 14

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonHandled Palace's aerial balls well and dealt with everything he faced with confidence. Had nothing to do until huge save at the death.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United star Marcus Rashford has received a special Blue Peter badge.The 23-year-old footballer and campaigner has been awarded a gold Blue Peter badge from the long-running children's TV programme for being a 'hero not only on the pitch but off the pitch as well.'The show, filmed at MediaCityUK in Salford, received a raft of letters from children saying they have been inspired by him, not only because of his footballing skills, but also for the

straight to your inbox every day for freePitchside cameras have picked up the words of encouragement Harry Maguire shouted to Marcus Rashford during the build-up to his opening goal against Newcastle. In the Sunday evening kick-off at Old Trafford, Manchester United returned to second place in the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Steve Bruce's strugglers.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaHad an unconvincing start but saved well when called upon at 1-1 in both halves. One of the steadier ones at the back.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford is expecting Shola Shoretire to make his mark at Manchester United, given time. The 17-year-old came on as a substitute in United's 3-1 win over Newcastle — his hometown team — as he replaced Rashford in the 89th minute at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans had a predictable response when Marcus Rashford name dropped Jadon Sancho in his Twitter Q&A on Friday night.England international Sancho continues to be linked with a big-money move to United, having been courted by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side last year.United's pursuit of Sancho was the story of last summer's transfer window but the English winger ended up staying at Borussia Dortmund, who held firm over their €120million asking

straight to your inbox every day for free Marcus Rashford believes Hannibal Mejbri could be the next academy graduate to make an impact on the Manchester United first-team stage. Mejbri, 18, was promoted to the club's first-team training bubble along with Shola Shoretire last week after the duo's impressive respective seasons at reserve level.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United coaches are working on a specific finish Marcus Rashford is struggling to master in training.Rashford struck his 17th goal of the season in the 4-0 Europa League thrashing of Real Sociedad but his performance was marred by some glaring one-on-one misses in the first-half.The 23-year-old broke into the United side as a centre forward five years ago but Solskjaer has primarily used Rashford on the left flank,

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford says he was always aware that he would be criticised by some for his campaign to end child food poverty.Rashford has been proclaimed as a national hero over the last 12 months for his work during the coronavirus pandemic in raising awareness of children going hungry and forcing the government to u-turn on their decision not to extend free school meals in the holidays.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhen Marcus Rashford was asked to move from the right of the Manchester United attack to the left at The Hawthorns on Sunday it was a trudge across the pitch he has become used to.In three of his last six games for United Rashford has occupied both wing positions in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's three-pronged attack at one stage or another.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford says his time working under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United helped him become a better player - and a better person.Rashford came through the youth ranks at United and burst onto the first-team scene during Louis van Gaal's tenure at Old Trafford. The striker continued his development with Mourinho, who spent a turbulent two-and-a-half years as United boss between 2016 and 2018.

direct to your inboxGood Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has blasted the ‘racist yobs and thugs’ racially abusing Marcus Rashford on social media - and has called for them to be issued £100,000 fines.The outspoken TV host called those giving the abuse ‘absolutely disgusting’ and launched a campaign to dish out massive fines for those taking part in such behaviour.Piers referenced a new law that has come into effect in Australia, where he says people issuing the most serious racist abuse

straight to your inbox every day for freeIan Wright has called on social media companies to do more to stop racism after Manchester United star Marcus Rashford spoke out about the abuse he received.Rashford received abhorrent racist messages on Instagram following United’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal on Saturday evening.