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Man Utd warned Rashford was exception not the rule as Greenwood gets big billing at 17

Manchester United have been warned that Marcus Rashford was the exception not the rule when it comes to academy graduates, with Nicky Butt urging patience with Mason Greenwood.

Back in February 2016, an exciting teenage talent was handed a senior debut by Louis van Gaal.

Rashford made an immediate impression, netting twice in a Europa League clash with Midtjylland and another brace on his first Premier League outing against Arsenal.

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He also found the target on his senior international bow for England, with his rapid rise to prominence seeing him billed as a superstar of the future.