Rashford, who burst on to the scene last season under previous boss Louis van Gaal and was rewarded with a place in England’s Euro 2016 finals squad, will have thanked elder statesman Rooney for his victor.
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New United manager Jose Mourinho has returned Rooney to the No. 10 role behind the striker, and Allardyce also thinks that’s his best position.
“And that, I really regret to say, means his retirement from worldwide football”.
Rashford had hit eight goals in 18 matches for United last season, having broken into the first team in February, and went on to win a place in England’s Euro 2016 squad.
Marcus Rashford, who had been on the field for 21 minutes, charged into the danger zone, ahead of the otherwise faultless Hull captain Curtis Davies, and crashed the ball in past goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.
“I don’t say this in the belief that he is no longer good enough for England – he is”.
“After that it’s down to ‘who do you want to take this club forward?’ I think that’s up to whoever is in charge to make that call and to make it as quickly as possible. The door will always be open for Ross, but at this moment I felt the squad I picked is the right one”.
The Belgium winger also played a part in the second goal by Brazil midfielder Willian before substitute Moses rounded off a sweeping late Chelsea move. Antonio moved to West Ham past year and has impressed as a right-sided midfielder, especially in the air.
The Englishman was the hero for the Red Devils as he scored the only goal of the game against Hull City on Saturday afternoon.
Mourinho told the press on Friday: “I prefer it this way, because to be selected (for the seniors) and be on the bench behind (Harry) Kane and (Jamie) Vardy and all the experienced players, and play one minute or not play”. It meant so much to all of us.
“We still have that 13-man squad”.
But the 18-year-old came off the bench to dispatch Wayne Rooney’s low cross at a sodden KCOM Stadium and snatch a victory that looked to have evaded United.
He is still a key player for Manchester United and Shearer believes he should call time on England to prolong his career in club football.
“Having worldwide experience with the under-21s will be invaluable for us later down the line”, Allardyce said.
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Rashford has continually done so since making his surprise debut in the Europa League last season, coming in at short notice when Anthony Martial pulled up in the pre-match warm-up to score twice against Midtjylland.
