Marcus Rashford started his first game of the World Cup against Panama, and the national press gave him full attention.
After conceding his starting place to Anthony Gordon for England’s first two games, Marcus Rashford was recalled to the starting XI.
He played as the left-winger in England’s 2-0 win against Panama, and played the whole 90 minutes.
He showed plenty of quality in this game that should hopefully see him start ahead of Gordon permanently now. Here’s how the national press rated him.
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Ever since England’s limp draw against Ghana, there have been questions surrounding Tuchel’s conservative team selection.
The XI was accused of having too many hard-workers and not enough quality on the ball, so Rashford’s recall made sense.
He threatened plenty and left the national press impressed, who considered him one of the brighter sparks in attack.
The Telegraph rated him 7/10, calling him “England’s most dangerous player”, praising him for terrorising his full-back opponent by creating chances.
iNews also rated him 7/10, saying he “did more in one game than Anthony Gordon has in two” from an attacking perspective.
Sky also rated him 7/10, calling him “lively”, albeit a little wasteful, but conceding that he’s definitely given Thomas Tuchel a decision to make regarding his place ahead of Gordon.
Independent rated him 8/10, praising him for solving the issue of “passiveness” caused by Gordon starting in the last two games.
Rashford has found form at the perfect time, making the most of his opportunity to position himself as the likely starter when the knockout rounds begin.
If he starts, he will be up against former Man Utd teammate, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, for DR Congo in what would be his toughest challenge yet at the World Cup.
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