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Daily Mirror
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Freddie Keighley

Sir Alex Ferguson tells Man Utd to complete transfer that will benefit Marcus Rashford

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Marcus Rashford is not a striker - and advised Manchester United to sign "an extra one" as they continue their resurgence under Erik ten Hag.

Rashford, 25, scored his 25th goal of the season on Sunday as the Red Devils overcame Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. The in-form England forward had a slice of fortune as his close-range effort took a hefty deflection and looped over Loris Karius to double the lead Casemiro gave the men in red and white.

There has been nothing lucky about Rashford's performances this season, however, as he is in the form of his life and has taken on the mantle of being Manchester United's primary source of goals. His incisive movement gave Kieran Trippier all sorts of issues at Wembley Stadium and enthralled Old Trafford legend Sir Alex Ferguson as he watched on from the stands.

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