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Manchester United academy chief Nicky Butt believes Marcus Rashford success is proof Old Trafford talent factory is up and running again

Nicky Butt believes the success of Marcus Rashford is a sign that Manchester United's famous academy production line is up and running again.

The Class of 92 graduate, now head of the club's academy set-up, is proud of how the 19-year-old has progressed rapidly from United's youth team to become a key influence in the first team.

Rashford scored his sixth goal of the season in United's 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday night and has also contributed four assists for his team-mates in all competitions.

Marcus Rashford has progressed from United's youth team to the seniors in under two years
Marcus Rashford has progressed from United's youth team to the seniors in under two years
Rashford (middle) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the winner against Benfica
Rashford (middle) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring the winner against Benfica
United's head of academy Nicky Butt watched on during Wednesday's Youth League match
United's head of academy Nicky Butt watched on during Wednesday's Youth League match

Butt, who played 387 games for United between 1992 and 2004, told ESPN FC: 'My job is to get players to the first team and the best example I can give is that, a couple of years ago, we were given an absolute doing by Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup [United lost 5-1].