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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford shows off his new pup on Instagram, but animal welfare experts show concern over its 'cropped ears'

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford took to Instagram on Tuesday to show off the newest member of his family — a new puppy called Saint.

However, the picture has alarmed animal welfare experts, and not just because of the United top the pooch has been forced into.

The dog, a Can Corso from Russia, has clearly had its ears cropped, according to campaigners, an illegal practice in the UK and Ireland.

Marcus Rashford shared u00a0picture of his new dog, Saint, on Instagram on Tuesday morning
Marcus Rashford shared picture of his new dog, Saint, on Instagram on Tuesday morning

Under Section 5 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, it is illegal to allow a prohibited procedure to be carried out on a protected animal.