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Marcus Rashford says not playing for Sir Alex Ferguson is 'the only regret I have ever had in my career' after the legendary Manchester United manager paid tribute to the striker following his latest award for helping to tackle child food poverty

Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Marcus Rashford after the Manchester United star was honoured at the Football Writers' Association's annual tribute awards.

The 23-year-old became the youngest ever recipient of the FWA tribute, which was awarded in recognition of his work to fight child food poverty.

Rashford has led a successful, but still ongoing, campaign to extend the provision of free school meals for vulnerable children throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Sir Alex Ferguson led the tributes to the Manchester United star who he met aged just seven

Legendary United boss Ferguson led the tributes for the England international, and Rashford was moved by the 79-year-old Scot's words.