Marcus Rashford believes Manchester United were 'calmer' with and without the ball in Wednesday's win over Brentford.
18.03.2023 - 10:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Marcus Rashford has scored more goals in the Europe this season than he managed across all competitions last term. The Manchester United ace was once again on the scoresheet for the Reds in midweek as they beat Real Betis to reach the last eight of the Europa League.
Erik ten Hag's side secured a 5-1 aggregate victory over the La Liga outfit. United won 4-1 in the first leg at Old Trafford and came away from the Benito Villamarin Stadium with a 1-0 win on Thursday night. Having already come up against three Spanish sides this season, the Reds will now face a fourth after being drawn against Sevilla in the quarter-finals.
Rashford will be hoping to continue his incredible goalscoring campaign - with the England international having registered 27 goals and nine assists in 43 appearances this term. The 25-year-old has, understandably, received widespread praise for his performances in a red shirt since Ten Hag arrived in the summer.
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Given that United have already won one trophy this season - and still have a good chance of winning two more - it isn't surprising that last season isn't being discussed too often these days. It was an underwhelming campaign for the club, and Rashford, like all of his teammates, struggled to deliver.
Towards the end of it, Rashford was not only enduring a torrid time in front of goal, but he was also finding himself among the substitutes. Following a victory over Brentford - where he remained on the bench - Roy Keane insisted the England international simply couldn't afford another campaign struggling in front of goal.
The Irishman, as is often the case, did not hold back with his criticism. The United legend claimed
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