It was only a matter of time.
Marcus Rashford has started his senior Man United career like a bullet out of a gun. Partly because of the potential he has shown in the youth ranks, but mainly due to Louis van Gaal’s wafer-thin squad experiencing an injury crisis, the local lad was given his opportunity and has seized it.
But before he has even racked up 90 minutes of Premier League football, Rashford has already been touted for an England berth at the Euros. If that sounds premature and like it’s needlessly heaping pressure on a young novice, it’s only the England manager who’s said it.
Roy Hodgson has stated that he has been watching the youngster for some time (yeah, right) and that he ‘wouldn’t rule him out’ of being part of the national squad that travels to this year’s tournament. Not surprisingly, there are many who are less than impressed…
Hodgson saying hes tracked Rashford's progress for two years through the national junior ranks.He's played 86 minutes for England in 3 years
— jb8521 (@jb_8521) March 3, 2016
Rashford for England????
No way, he should be left to develop correctly at United, even the U21's is too soon.
People have got to chill.
— Terry Flewers (@terryflewers) March 4, 2016
Already talk of an England call-up for Rashford. Featured just 3 times in MUFC first time and it's already starting. Let the kid develop.
— Stretty News (@StrettyNews) March 3, 2016
Hopefully Hodgson will leave Rashford at home for the Euros. The kid doesn't need to get involved with the circus that is the England team.
— Man Utd News (@themanutdnews) March 4, 2016
Roy Hodgson thinking of taking Rashford, Shaw and Wilshere to #EURO2016 #headsgone #MCFC pic.twitter.com/ZLcyMrjckR
— Chris Holme (@chrisholme1983) March 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/thetoonreview/status/705665164503334912
Please please please just fuck off hodgson you useless prick
— Tommy Oriel (@TommyOriel_) March 4, 2016
Roy Hodgson says Marcus Rashford could be called up to the England Euro 2016 squad https://t.co/ZCrjzzrlin
— Harry C 🎙 (@HazSpur92) March 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/JoeCaven/status/705667414864826368
https://twitter.com/BigJurgiBear/status/705675129288859648