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Marcus Rashford's former youth coach reveals that a 'confidence crisis' made the Manchester United attacker want to be a HOLDING MIDFIELDER early in his playing career

Marcus Rashford is one of the most prolific finishers in the Premier League, but a confidence crisis earlier in his career left him wanting to play as a holding midfielder.

The England international is enjoying his best season yet with 27 goals in 45 games across all competitions.

He has taken a huge stride under Erik ten Hag, after looking devoid of confidence last campaign - where he netted just five times in 32 appearances.

Rashford showed a lot of promise as a forward during his time in the youth ranks, but a former coach of his has revealed how he wanted a change of position when things weren't going so well.