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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Will Unwin

Marcus Rashford hits the high notes after playing second fiddle to Anthony Gordon

Marcus Rashford (11) bends a shot past Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic to score England’s fourth goal.
Marcus Rashford (No 11) bends a shot past Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic to score England’s fourth goal. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

MARC ANTHONY

It must be difficult being the second choice at a major tournament, confronting the idea your head coach thinks you are an inferior player. Maintaining confidence when others are favoured takes a lot of mental fortitude because agreeing with the decision is never an option. Some waltz in, do as they please, having been afforded the opportunity you want because of one person’s decision, while others watch on from the sidelines, desperately waiting for a chance to prove everyone wrong.

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