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Rashford: 'Crazy' World Cup journey planted the seed for England success

After an appearance in the World Cup 2018 semi-finals, the striker believes that the time is right to demonstrate that they can beat top teams

Marcus Rashford doesn’t turn 21 until the end of this month but he is already one of the most experienced heads in an England squad that is being continually tweaked, remodelled and improved by manager Gareth Southgate.

The Manchester United forward is already a veteran of 27 caps – and two international tournaments – following his rapid rise from prospect to established professional.

It’s barely two and a half years since Rashford made his name, being thrust into a Europa League game against FC Midtjylland by Louis van Gaal after an injury in the warm-up to Anthony Martial.