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Matthew Holt

Soccer Aid 2023: Man United fans say same thing as Usain Bolt copies trademark Marcus Rashford celebration

Usain Bolt paid homage to Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as he celebrated in style at this year's Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford.

Opening the scoring for the World XI, Bolt ran in behind the England XI defence before calmly sliding the ball home with his left foot past a despairing David James. After seeing the ball hit the back of the net, Bolt dashed towards the corner flag before pointing to his head as we've seen Rashford do on many occasions for Erik ten Hag's side this season.

Known to share a close affiliation together, the former Jamaican sprinter has previously stated how he thinks the United number ten could also beat him over a short 20-metre dash. Having also been joined by former United full-back Patrice Evra, the Frenchman then treated fans with his own iconic celebration alongside the former France full-back just moments after.

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ITV commentator Alex Scott even added: "I love the celebration."

Fans quickly took to social media to dissect his celebration at the Theatre of Dreams, with no more fitting way to pay tribute to the Three Lions international. Scroll down to see how supporters reacted to Bolt's flattering imitation...

Bolt previously claimed United forward Rashford could beat him in a sprint. Bolt told talkSPORT: "Rashford is quick out the blocks, that is what he does.

"He has that burst of speed but after that... I told him: 'You could probably get me in 20 [yards]. But after that, it is over!"'

Soccer Aid takes place on Sunday, June 11, kicking off at Old Trafford at 7.30pm. It will be live on ITV1 and streamed on ITVX.

A Manchester Evening News special souvenir edition - Fergie's First - charts United's 1992/93 title-winning campaign and you can get your hands on one here

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