June 9th 2024.
Phil Jones, a former teammate of Marcus Rashford, has expressed his support for the young forward after he was not selected for England's Euro 2024 squad. Jones believes that Rashford could have made a significant contribution to the team and expects him to come back stronger next season.
Last year, Rashford only scored eight goals for Manchester United and has now been left out of Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad for the highly anticipated tournament in Germany. This is just the latest disappointment for the attacker, who had a successful season in 2022/23 with 30 goals in 56 appearances.
When the news of Rashford's exclusion from the England squad was confirmed, Southgate praised the maturity and professionalism that Rashford displayed in handling the disappointment. The England head coach also mentioned that it was a difficult decision to make, especially since they have worked with Rashford for a long time.
Jones, who retired from football last year, believes that England could miss Rashford's brilliance and moments of magic in Germany. However, he also understands the depth of talent in the team, with so many players vying for a spot in the attack.
Speaking to Ladbrokes 1-2-Free, Jones shared that he personally knows Rashford and his abilities on and off the field. He believes that even if Rashford didn't have the best season, he still has the potential to do something special on the pitch. Jones also acknowledged that there are many talented players to choose from, and unfortunately, Rashford was the one who missed out this time.
Jones has no doubt that Rashford will return stronger next season with Manchester United. He described Rashford as incredibly talented and one of the best players he has ever played with. Jones is confident that Rashford's strong mentality and support system will help him bounce back and have a better season.
As for Rashford's reaction to the news, Jones believes that he will use this disappointment as motivation to work harder and improve. He is certain that Rashford will have a good pre-season and come back ready to prove himself on the pitch. Jones also acknowledged the pressure that Rashford will face next season but has no doubt that he will rise to the challenge and have a much better season.
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