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Marcus Rashford Man United

England lost their UEFA Nations League encounter against Spain 2-1 despite the Three Lions taking the lead early on into the match.

Gareth Southgate’s team were catapulted into the lead thanks to an 11-minute goal from Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. But goals from Saul Niguez and Rodrigo ensured that the Spaniards walked away with a win.

After the match, Marcus Rashford was the centre of many debates not only because he scored England’s only goal but he also missed a handful of chances which could have ensured a comfortable victory for Southgate’s men.




And now former English International and Premier League legend, Alan Shearer has given the perfect reason as to why Marcus Rashford missed those glorious chances to score.




Shearer said: “Unfortunately his two missed chances that could have earned England a point in their Nations League match with Spain also told you where he is at right now.

“A centre-forward who is playing regularly in that position for his club probably would not have fluffed those.




“The miss from the one-on-one with David De Gea after being put through by Harry Kane was a symptom of a player not used to being in those positions in a match-day situation.

“A regular striker finds ­himself in those situations every week and is comfortable with them. He would put those chances away and believe in himself — you get a taste for it, it is a feeling you love.




“You are then judged as much on those fleeting chances as the ones you score.

“There is still a question as to whether Rashford is a true goalscorer or not. That puts pressure on you when the moment comes.




“Now, I missed plenty of chances. The thing is, I also played 767 games as a striker — only a striker — for club and country which afforded me plenty of chances to get goals.

“Of the 126 appearances Rashford has made for Manchester United, I am not sure how many have been in his favoured position as a striker.




“The problem he faces is what can he do about it? Yes, he is still very young at 20, but when will his situation change?”

Alan Shearer has also predicted that it will be Alexis Sanchez and not Marcus Rashford who will play the centre forward’s role whenever Romelu Lukaku is not available.



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