SOUTHAMPTON, England : Individual workouts during the recent international break paid off for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford after he ended a six-month scoring drought on Saturday having endured criticism from his own fans.
Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Manchester United - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - September 14, 2024 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford shoots at goal REUTERS/Toby Melville
While manager Erik ten Hag had been questioned for starting Rashford, he said pre-game on Saturday that the 26-year-old needed only a goal or assist to"fly". "It's very important," the manager said after Saturday's victory that gave United six points after four games."For every striker, they want to be on the scoring list. Once the first is in, more is coming. Once a striker was talking about a ketchup bottle - once it's going, it's coming more."
Rashford was left unmarked on United's short corner in the 41st minute on Saturday, bending a diagonal shot into the far corner.
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