Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag sets Marcus Rashford daunting goal target for the season after forward’s stunning form

ERIK TEN HAG has urged Marcus Rashford to smash his season’s best goal tally by the end of the campaign.

Rashford’s previous record is 22 strikes in the 2019-20 season.

Erik ten Hag wants Marcus Rashford to score 35 goals by the end of the seasonPA

But he has already netted 20 times in 33 games in all competitions this term.

And United boss Ten Hag wants his in form forward to challenge himself to hit 35 goals by the summer.

Ten Hag declared there is “much more to come” from England star Rashford, who has netted seven times in his last eight Premier League matches.

The Old Trafford boss told club media: “[There is] much more to come [from Marcus] and we have months to play, important months.

“We have to get into a position where we can win trophies, till now, where we are, Marcus has a big impact in this season. 

“I remember at the start of the season, I was questioning can he score 20 goals, now he has that marker, he has scored 20 goals, but now it’s about getting more. 

“He has to challenge himself to get 30 or 35, but most focus has to be on the next goal and if you be in that focus, you will see where you end up.

“But most important, finally, is that we win as a team.”

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The Red Devils travel to Leeds today just four days after a thrilling 2-2 draw between the two bitter rivals at Old Trafford.

Rashford scored in that game, and with United still fighting on four fronts there will be plenty more chances for him to add to his tally.

Ten Hag and Co face a two-legged Europa League play-off tie against Barcelona this month, as well as the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.

They are also still in the FA Cup, and are eight points off leaders Arsenal in the Prem.

GettyRashford has been in stunning form for the Red Devils this season[/caption]