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Rashford in danger of becoming modern-day Walcott, says Collymore

Marcus Rashford has been warned that he faces becoming “the modern-day Theo Walcott”, with Stan Collymore urging the Manchester United and England star to make a definitive decision on his best position.

As things stand, the 21-year-old continues to switch between roles as a central striker and a wide forward.

He has operated in both positions for club and country, but is yet to nail down regular game time in either.

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Collymore feels that is holding the Old Trafford academy graduate back, with current Everton winger Walcott another example of a player who promised much but failed to unlock his full potential.