November 10th 2024.
Marcus Rashford has been a prominent member of the England football team since his debut in 2016, but in recent years, his role has diminished. In fact, he only played for England once in 2024, a sharp decline from his previous status as a mainstay in the team. His struggles on the field for his club, Manchester United, have led to him being excluded from the Euro 2024 squad by manager Gareth Southgate.
Unfortunately, the situation did not improve for Rashford this season, and he did not make an appearance in any of interim manager Lee Carsley's squads. Instead, players like Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze, and Jack Grealish were given the opportunity to shine. However, a new era is on the horizon for the Three Lions, as former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is set to take over as the national team's manager in 2025.
According to The Sun, Tuchel has already reached out to Rashford and assured him that he is a crucial part of his plans for the team. The German coach sees Rashford as an essential player who can make a significant impact on the field. Tuchel believes that Rashford's absence from the team may have played a role in England's struggles at the Euros, as they lacked a strong attacking threat on the left side.
Since his debut, Rashford has earned 60 caps for England and scored 17 goals. He has been a part of the team for major tournaments such as Euro 2016 and 2020, as well as the World Cups in 2018 and 2022, where he scored three goals. However, his recent drop in form has called his place in the team into question.
Tuchel's first game in charge will be in March, when England begins their qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup. The new manager will be hoping that Rashford can improve his performance for Manchester United and earn a spot in the team. In the meantime, England will face Greece and Ireland in the Nations League, which will be Carsley's final two games in charge.
Rashford's future with Manchester United is also uncertain, with the team's new manager Ruben Amorim expected to revitalize the struggling star. With only four goals and three assists in 17 appearances so far this season, Rashford will need to work hard to prove himself worthy of a recall to the national team. But with Tuchel's support and a potential revival at United, Rashford may soon return to his former glory. The future holds promise for both Rashford and England, and fans eagerly await Tuchel's debut as the team's manager in March.
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