Marcus Rashford chose the biggest stage, with England manager Thomas Tuchel in attendance, to remind the footballing world (not least Manchester United) of his qualities with a breathtaking double for Barcelona against Newcastle United.
They were his first goals since joining the Catalans on loan in the summer, capping an absorbing Champions League clash at St James’ Park and suggested Barca fans could be in for a treat if the 27-year-old continues his footballing renaissance.
How United could do with him, or for that matter Aston Villa, who had the forward on loan last season and have yet to score a Premier League goal without him this term.