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Promising Points: Rashford's big finish

This week, we're looking back at some of the moments from last season which are making ManUtd.com journalists look forward to the new season with optimism...
Marcus Rashford totalled 53 appearances last season, more than any other Manchester United player, yet it was his outing on Thursday 20 April that best displayed his precocious gifts.

RSC Anderlecht provided the opposition and Old Trafford was the setting, as the Reds deservedly booked a place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. It was a night of heightened tension, but not initially.

All was going to plan early on when Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s 10th-minute goal opened a 2-1 aggregate advantage over the inexperienced, wide-eyed Belgians.