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Rashford has ‘every attribute in his locker to thrive as a striker’ for Man Utd & England – Shearer

Marcus Rashford can be the “main man” for Manchester United and England, says Alan Shearer, with the 21-year-old showing he has “every attribute in his locker to thrive as a striker”.

An Old Trafford academy graduate has been denied the opportunity to showcase his talent in a central role since bursting onto the scene in that position under Louis van Gaal.

He has been shifted out to the flanks for club and country, with Jose Mourinho struggling to bring the best out of an exciting talent.

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A new lease of life is being enjoyed, though, under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with Rashford recording his fourth goal in six games under United’s interim coach during a 1-0 victory over Tottenham.