Marcus Rashford delighted by messages from former Man Utd team-mates after England recall
MARCUS RASHFORD was left feeling united with former team-mates after they shared their joy at his England recall.
The forward, who joined Aston Villa on loan in January, has endured a difficult relationship with some Old Trafford players.
But he was delighted when stars including Bruno Fernandes, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Joshua Zirkzee congratulated him on starting in Thomas Tuchel’s first two games in charge.
He had not featured in an England squad since March 2024 against Brazil.
After Tuchel announced his squad, Rashford, 27, posted an image of himself in an England shirt with the caption: “Never stop believing. Can’t wait to get started.”
Fernandes responded: “Love to see it.”
Ex-United aces David de Gea and Aaron Wan-Bissaka were also supportive.
A source said: “Marcus had experienced a difficult time for several months, if not years, before he finally went on loan from United.
“He’s definitely in a happier head space — but does worry a little that his 20 years at United have been forgotten.
“He still loves the club and was really happy to see some of the past and present players offering their support to him and making him feel loved. It meant a lot to him.”
England ratings vs Albania as Lewis-Skelly enjoys dream debut but Tuchel fails to solve Foden issue
By Tom Barclay
MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY made history and Harry Kane extended his own record-breaking as England sunk Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game.
Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his Three Lions debut and top goal-getter Kane notched his 70th international strike as Tuchel began his World Cup qualifying campaign with a modest 2-0 win.
New boy Dan Burn partnered Ezri Konsa in central defence at Wembley, while Marcus Rashford and Curtis Jones were also handed starts.
Meanwhile, Tuchel wrestled with the same issue faced by predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate – deciding where to fit in Phil Foden.
Left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, slotted home on 20 minutes following a delightful turn and even better pass from Jude Bellingham.
But England stuttered after the break – until skipper Kane classily took down a Declan Rice pass and curved home the clincher.
Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions in German manager Tuchel’s opening match…
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Rashford has played nine matches for Villa and has four assists but is still yet to score.
Villa have a £40million option to buy Rashford in the summer with United willing to sell.
