Man Utd news: Cesc Fabregas makes shock Marcus Rashford claim
MANCHESTER UNITED star Marcus Rashford is not yet good enough to be a regular starter at international level.
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That is the opinion of Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas.
Rashford impressed off the bench for England in their World Cup win over Tunisia on Monday night.
The Manchester United forward could come into contention for a starting spot for the second group game against Panama this Sunday.
The BBC Sport pundits were discussing whether Rashford should replace Raheem Sterling, who has struggled in recent matches for his country.
When teams are a bit more tired he brings so much energy, he makes the difference. When he starts games I don’t really see that
But Fabregas does not agree and reckons Marcus Rashford is better at making an impact from the substitutes bench.
“Yeah he did play well,” Fabregas said.
“I don’t know why, for now, I know he’s still young and has lot of quality, but Rashford for now I still like to make impacts in the second half.
“When teams are a bit more tired he brings so much energy, he makes the difference.
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“When he starts games I don’t really see that.
“I think Sterling is a player that I really like and with confidence I think he can bring a lot.”
Dele Alli is set to miss England's match with Panama due to a thigh injury.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek could replace the Tottenham man in the starting XI.