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'He's been spending time with Marcus and giving him constructive criticism': Rashford is 'surprised' by Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to help him improve after he took the Portugal international's starting spot at Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo has been giving Marcus Rashford 'constructive criticism about his positioning on the pitch', according to reports.

Ronaldo has made just one Premier League start this season and has failed to score in the English top-flight. As a result, Rashford has been picked ahead of him.

Rashford is said to be 'surprised' by Ronaldo's willingness to help him improve after he took the 37-year-old's place in Erik ten Hag's starting XI.

Cristiano Ronaldo's been giving Marcus Rashford 'constructive criticism about his positioning

Ronaldo's training tips are said to be 'genuine' and the 37-year-old is reportedly keen to help Rashford 'improve' and 'succeed'.