Marcus Rashford tipped to be England star at the World Cup



Phil Neville has tipped Marcus Rashford to star at the World Cup in Russia, guaranteeing the Manchester United forward is "made for the enormous stage".

The 19-year-old scored the champ as England defeated Slovakia 2-1 on Monday (4 September) at Wembley, making another stride towards booking their ticket for next summer's World Cup. Rashford was the blameworthy party as the guests hustled into a 1-0 lead inside two minutes, losing ownership in his own half before Stanislav Lobotka got through to put Slovakia ahead.

In any case, Rashford immediately recouped from the mishap, teeing up Eric Dier for the equalizer with 37 minutes gone, before twisting in the victor in the champ in no time before the hour stamp. The win put England inside two purposes of programmed capability with two diversions and Neville trusts Rashord's response demonstrated what the youngster can deal with the weight of the huge stage.

"I think we saw what really matters to Rashford and his inconceivable personality in demonstrating that nothing truly bothers him," the previous Manchester United and Everton protector revealed to Sky Sports.

"After feedback of the execution in Malta and afterward what was presumably Rashford's misstep in attempting to run the ball out of safeguard for Slovakia's opener, he reacted by demonstrating he is made for the huge stage.

"This season he's resembled he has objectives at the forefront of his thoughts, having a greater number of shots than some time recently, and he has turned out to be more grounded and quicker. I think we have a flat out star staring us in the face."

Toward the finish of a month ago, Rashford fell off the seat to break the halt as United beat Leicester City 2-0 to indent their third back to back win of the crusade. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to come back to Old Trafford later this season and Romelu Lukaku landing from Everton for £75m prior this late spring, Rashford confronts stern rivalry for a beginning spot at United.

Jose Mourinho has begun the Wythenshawe-conceived forward as left-winger in United's initial two Premier League recreations of the season, opposing calls to send him through the center as a customary striker.

Neville, be that as it may, trusts Rashford can be similarly as powerful when chosen out wide.

"Individuals are scrutinizing his position, regardless of whether he ought to be playing on the left or the privilege, yet I don't think it is important one piece similarly as long as he is playing," he included.

"I played against Thierry Henry when he was on the left and that didn't stop his advancement. What it really does is give more flexibility and takes the weight off a bit."

What's more, the previous England worldwide is unyielding the adolescent will in the end wind up playing as a number nine later in his vocation.

"Rashford will wind up as a middle forward however simply getting minutes and experience is critical," he said.

"Playing in Europa League and FA Cup finals and for England is incredible involvement with that age.

"He's as of now demonstrated himself on the greater stage and, as much as you would prefer not to overhype youthful players, I believe he's flawlessly ready to truly venture up at the World Cup."

Britain have been scrutinized for their disappointing exhibitions under Gareth Southgate yet are on course to achieve the last phase of a World Cup finals for the 6th sequential time since passing up a major opportunity for a ticket for the 1994 competition.

While the Three Lions are probably not going to be among the top picks in Russia, Neville trusts Rashford could imitate some of his renowned antecedents, who declared themselves on the huge stage at a noteworthy competition.

"When you are discussing youthful players venturing up at significant competitions - Michael Owen in 1998, Wayne Rooney in 2004 - these players go to these competitions and relish the chance to truly declare themselves and I figure Rashford can do that," he clarified.