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'Rashford is wearing Phil Jones' boots tonight': Manchester United striker misses open-goal SITTER against Sheffield United and suffers social media backlash

Marcus Rashford was compared to Phil Jones after he missed an open goal during the first half of Manchester United's clash with Sheffield United.

Rashford assisted Anthony Martial's opener on seven minutes with a brilliant cross into the six-yard box and then had a golden chance to double United's lead.

This time Martial was the provider, as the Frenchman sped into the box and pulled the ball back for the onrushing Rashford, who was just yards from goal.

Marcus Rashford somehow missed an open goal from just six yards out at Old Trafford
Rashford couldn't believe his own miss after screwing Anthony Martial's cut back wide
Rashford was a relieved man as Martial scored his and United's second goal before half-time

With Blades goalkeeper Simon Moore attempting to stop Martial, all Rashford needed to do was slot the ball into the empty net with his left foot.