Man Utd striker Marcus Rashford told what to do to 'kick-start' season and end barren run vs Liverpool

Relax! Marcus Rashford must calm himself in front of goal, says Darren Fletcher
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Joe Krishnan16 October 2019

Marcus Rashford must relieve himself of pressure in front of goal in order to kick-start Manchester United's season against Liverpool, says Darren Fletcher.

The 22-year-old striker scored a fine goal to open the scoring for England as they thumped Bulgaria 6-0 in the international break.

It was Rashford's first strike for club or country from open play since the opening day of the season when he netted in the 4-0 win over Chelsea.

But former Man Utd man Fletcher believes the forward must "relax" in order to rediscover his goalscoring touch and inspire United to turn around their season.

"Daniel James has been a breath of fresh air and Scott McTominay has come to the fore and drives the team forward," he told Sky Sports.

Rashford opened the scoring against Bulgaria with a fine solo effort Photo: AFP via Getty Images
AFP via Getty Images

"Probably Marcus Rashford [is the match-winner in the side].

"I think he is feeling the pressure of that a little bit this season, you want to say to him 'relax, don't try too hard'.

"We want him to try, obviously, but it's a case of not trying too hard - wait for your opportunities.

"I think for Marcus Rashford, like Manchester United, it could be the game that kick-starts the season. He's a real talisman and the goals and performances are in him, all it takes is something to click."

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sit 12th in the table after their worst start to a season for 30 years and welcome league leaders Liverpool, who have won all eight games so far, to Old Trafford on Sunday.

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