It’s easy for teammates to see rashford, his hooter is the size of a concords...

They haven't seen him at times when he's been making his runs!

comment by Diafol Coch 77 - A Reputable Poster (U2462)
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They haven't seen him at times when he's been making his runs!
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He’s also as fast as a concord! His nose moves to get more speed, teammates can’t keep up!

Reading that Darmian interview also solidifies my impression that he was a great pro. I also think he was a decent player and could have been a useful player to have if we are going to use the back three more often.

The way players have spoken about Rashford is similar to how many used to speak of a young Ronaldo at United. Senior players will always highly value dedication and professionalism in young players, especially talented ones.

Rashford is one of the few post SAF success stories. When even Jose plays him nearly every week he must be a talented youth player 😂

Interesting thing is that Rashford wasn’t that highly rated a youth player at United or in the England set up. It’s a testament to his personality that he’s managed to make the impact at senior level that he has so far.

Hopefully this back injury doesn’t have a lingering effect. Was starting to consistently show his quality for the 1st time.

comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 21 seconds ago
Interesting thing is that Rashford wasn’t that highly rated a youth player at United or in the England set up. It’s a testament to his personality that he’s managed to make the impact at senior level that he has so far.
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I agree.

With Greenwood there has always been massive hype but Rashford kind of cake out of nowhere.

If Greenwood has Rashford’s attitude he will be even better imo.

Greenwood is a special case. But even others such as Welbeck, Wilson, Keane and Mitchell were thought of as, of more, highly.

And there were numerous players in the Chelsea set up alone that were more highly regarded in the England set up.

Solanke is the obvious one. He was the golden boy at England youth level, among Rashford’s age group. At senior level he’s not even premier league standard, whereas Rashford’s proving to be one of the top players in the prem and for England.

Also on Greenwood I don’t think it’s just the attitude he needs to replicate. It’s the mentality to rise to the challenges that’s made Rashford the player he is. Look at his big game record as an example.

Rashford just started to get the habit of changing games even when playing badly. I felt he really turned a corner this season until his injury.

Fingers crossed that development continues

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comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 21 seconds ago
Interesting thing is that Rashford wasn’t that highly rated a youth player at United or in the England set up. It’s a testament to his personality that he’s managed to make the impact at senior level that he has so far.
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I agree.

With Greenwood there has always been massive hype but Rashford kind of cake out of nowhere.

If Greenwood has Rashford’s attitude he will be even better imo.
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Perhaps but so far rashford has a much better all round game than greenwood, who’s a brilliant finisher but hasn’t shown too much more than that...not that I’m complaining..he has plenty of time.

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comment by The Process (U20671)
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comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 21 seconds ago
Interesting thing is that Rashford wasn’t that highly rated a youth player at United or in the England set up. It’s a testament to his personality that he’s managed to make the impact at senior level that he has so far.
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I agree.

With Greenwood there has always been massive hype but Rashford kind of cake out of nowhere.

If Greenwood has Rashford’s attitude he will be even better imo.
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Perhaps but so far rashford has a much better all round game than greenwood, who’s a brilliant finisher but hasn’t shown too much more than that...not that I’m complaining..he has plenty of time.
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Greenwood has shown he has other aspects to his game when he has the ball but does struggle to get into games at times.

However i still think he is better than Rashford at 18 who’s 1st season was a little overrated due to his dream opening 2 games.

Always thought rashford was either over rated as a striker, or he isn't a natural striker.
Id take Abraham over him personally, as he seems more of a natural striker and generally more refined. I think he will be the more complete of the two, with time.

comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 34 seconds ago
Always thought rashford was either over rated as a striker, or he isn't a natural striker.
Id take Abraham over him personally, as he seems more of a natural striker and generally more refined. I think he will be the more complete of the two, with time.
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I’m not sure about Abraham at all. Started the season well but just not convinced by him. Don’t know why.

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comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
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comment by The Process (U20671)
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comment by Joe The King Exotic (U10026)
posted 21 seconds ago
Interesting thing is that Rashford wasn’t that highly rated a youth player at United or in the England set up. It’s a testament to his personality that he’s managed to make the impact at senior level that he has so far.
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I agree.

With Greenwood there has always been massive hype but Rashford kind of cake out of nowhere.

If Greenwood has Rashford’s attitude he will be even better imo.
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Perhaps but so far rashford has a much better all round game than greenwood, who’s a brilliant finisher but hasn’t shown too much more than that...not that I’m complaining..he has plenty of time.
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Greenwood has shown he has other aspects to his game when he has the ball but does struggle to get into games at times.

However i still think he is better than Rashford at 18 who’s 1st season was a little overrated due to his dream opening 2 games.
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What about the winner versus city, leaving their defence for dead?

The beauty vs West Ham in the cup?

Gree wood has also had a great debut season but Rashford you could see based on those 8 or so games he was going to make it.

Greenwood lacks the explosiveness that Rashford has, had when he first broke through. If, and when, he’s more confident at senior level and develops more physically he could prove to the better all round forward of the two.

Whether he develops the physique to impact games in the way Rashford does remains to be seen, however, and as mentioned youth football isn’t a great barometer for what a player will show at senior level.

Angel Gomes won’t ever be as good as Rashford, in my opinion, despite being a superior youth footballer, because he’ll always be a little boy up against men.

comment by FootyMcfootfoot (U21853)
posted 5 minutes ago
Always thought rashford was either over rated as a striker, or he isn't a natural striker.
Id take Abraham over him personally, as he seems more of a natural striker and generally more refined. I think he will be the more complete of the two, with time.
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Radhford isn’t a natural striker. He didn’t play that much as a striker at youth level before making it to the first team.

Rashford’s a much better all round player, however. Abraham looks ok, but Rashford’s shown far more to think he’ll be a staple for England and one of the better teams in the league. I think Abraham will likely fall down the pecking order for Chelsea and England in the next couple of years.

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I've always had a feeling Rashford's greatest asset (like Ronaldo's) is his mentality, and that seems to be more and more evident over the last season or so, in his interviews, his emergence as a bit of a leader on the pitch - and also in the way we hear his peers talking about him. He comes across as an incredibly grounded, mature and mature lad; someone who doesn't look likely to reach a point where he thinks he's made it and doesn't need to push himself any further. I think he remembers where he comes from, and appreciates that sheer hard work has been key to everything. I haven't had such a strong sense that one of our youngsters *deserves* to make it for a very long time.

RR, yep good appraisal. It’s a shame he didn’t get the chance to play under Fergie, he’d have loved him.