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Stephen Killen & Dan Brown

'It would blow my head off' - Rio Ferdinand's verdict as Marcus Rashford left out of England starting XI

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Marcus Rashford will be frustrated about being dropped to the bench for England's World Cup Round of 16 clash against Senegal.

The Reds forward has scored three goals at the tournament in Qatar and is currently the Three Lions' top goalscorer, however, manager Gareth Southgate opted to start him on the bench for the crucial clash with the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions.

Rashford grabbed a brace for England in the 3-0 victory over Wales earlier this week, and the 25-year-old also got on the scoresheet in the opening Group B match against Iran.

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