Life has been pretty tough for Marcus Rashford over the past 18 months. But it's hard to think of many lower points on the pitch than the Manchester derby back in March.
Despite being plagued by injuries, Ralf Rangnick decided to start the crunch clash at the Etihad Stadium without a recognised striker - leaving Rashford on the bench. That was about as damning as it could get for the 24-year-old, who had suffered a complete collapse in confidence and form over the course of the season.
Rashford looked a shadow of the deadly forward who had plundered 43 goals in the two years previous to that. Not only had he lost his spot at Old Trafford, but his on-field struggles also became impossible for Gareth Southgate to ignore. Rangnick's snub felt like the final nail in the coffin for Rashford's Manchester United career - even though the appointment of a new manager was looming large on the horizon.
