Erik ten Hag believes Marcus Rashford's England snub will only 'fuel' the Manchester United striker
Erik ten Hag believes Marcus Rashford will overcome his recent England snub and score “even more goals”.
The extreme was Excluded Gareth Southgate's provisional Euro 2024 team this week along with other England regulars Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling.
Rashford proceeded to send his best wishes to his Three Lions teammates on Instagram.
But despite speculation about the impact the decision will have on him, Ten Hag believes Rashford can turn the omission into something positive and use it to motivate him.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against city of manchesterHe said: “(Rashford) looks good and that's a race with ups and downs, so a downturn can also be fuel, that's what I see in training.
“He will be very motivated, he is very talented. He already has a great career. I am sure he will overcome this and score even more goals.”
Rashford has represented England in their last four tournaments, Euro 2016 and 2020 and the World Cups in 2018 and 2022. He has scored 17 goals for his country in 60 appearances.
However, this season has seen him struggle to maintain form.
He has found the net just eight times in 40 appearances in all competitions for Man United.
He has failed to find the back of the net since March 17 in the FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Liverpool.
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As a result, Anthony Gordon and Chelsea's Cole Palmer Instead, they have built the team to serve as England's option on the left side of their attack.
For now, Rashford will focus on Man United's only chance of winning trophies and qualifying for Europe this season at Wembley on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag also confirmed that they would be without harry maguire for the FA Cup final, which is broadcast live on talkSPORT.
