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How Marcus is inspiring the next generation of Reds

Our popular Academy graduate made his first-team debut at Old Trafford in February 2016 and now has 133 appearances, 33 goals and four trophies etched onto his club record.

On the international front, with England, he has also already amassed 29 caps, scored six goals and featured in two major tournaments: the 2016 European Championship and 2018 World Cup.

Today is his 21st birthday and many of his contemporaries from recent United history – Eric Cantona, Andy Cole, Ruud van Nistelrooy – could not boast such feats at this stage of their now iconic careers.

That must be remembered when the next unnecessary discussion about his development crops up.