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'I wouldn't shut it down, it shows what they've said is getting through': Marcus Rashford says he would NOT ban racist social media accounts but that it is important to stand up to them

Marcus Rashford has said he would not shut down racist social media accounts because it 'shows what they've said is getting through'.

But the Manchester United striker stressed the importance of players standing up to online trolls.

The 22-year-old was subject to a barrage of abuse after missing a penalty in a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last year.

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Marcus Rashford (pictured) has said he would not shut down racist social media accounts
The Manchester United striker stressed the importance of players standing up to online trolls

Rashford was called a n***** by multiple accounts, just days after Paul Pogba was racially abused on Twitter after his missed spot-kick against Wolves.