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Marcus Rashford hands boost to Erik ten Hag and Manchester United ... as the England striker is 'hopeful' to be fit ahead of the crucial derby against Manchester City

Manchester United Marcus Rashford has given Erik ten Hag a boost ahead of the Manchester derby, as the club are 'hopeful' that he will be fit for the important Premier League fixture.

The Red Devils have been out of action since their Europa League win over Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol, with their two Premier League fixtures against Crystal Palace and Leeds being postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

This means that the team will not have played a game for almost a month ahead of the Manchester derby against Pep Guardiola's City side on October 2.