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Marcus Rashford was always going to take Manchester United's next penalty, reveals Bruno Fernandes as midfielder selflessly misses out on hat-trick to keep up striker's 'confidence'

Marcus Rashford was always going to take Manchester United's next penalty, according to Bruno Fernandes.

United's midfield star could have sealed a hat-trick when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were awarded a spot-kick in the 35th minute of their 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir.

Instead striker Rashford stepped up from 12 yards and Fernandes revealed after the game that that was always the plan.

Forward Marcus Rashford was always going to take Manchester United's next penalty
Midfielder Bruno Fernandes (C) picks up the ball and gives to Rashford (unseen) in first half

'Of course, every player wants to score a hat-trick, you know?' Fernandes told BT Sport.

'But after the game (against West Brom) in the Premier League I told Rashy he will take the next one.