Marcus Rashford should look back on his 85 minutes on the substitutes' bench during Manchester United's 2-1 win at Fulham as one of the most productive experiences of his career. If he used his time wisely, Rashford will have seen Edinson Cavani deliver a masterclass in the art of playing as a centre-forward.
Some might argue that the strength of United's opponents diminishes the value of breaking down Cavani's performance, with Fulham starting the game four points adrift of safety in the Premier League relegation zone. But the ability of Scott Parker's team and defenders should not detract from the display of the 33-year-old Uruguay international, whose 21st-minute equaliser, following Ademola Lookman's fifth-minute opener for the hosts, gave United the platform on which they built the victory that took them back to the top of the table.