GARETH SOUTHGATE is expecting a goal rush from Marcus Rashford.
The Manchester United striker is set to earn his 15th cap although he has still only scored twice for the senior team, with the first coming on his debut against Australia 18 months.
England boss Southgate has no doubts, though, over Rashford’s talent.
He said: “A lot those appearances have been off the bench. It’s amazing really that he’s been a player who’s been able to dip under the radar as we think so much of him, not only his ability, but his mentality and his maturity.
“He’s a very exciting player, but very grounded, wants to improve all the time.
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“For me he’s going to be a top player. He has all the attributes of the top players I’ve worked with, but he’s still 20.”
Rashford has played 19 games for Jose Mourinho at United this term with most of the game time coming out on the left – although he has scored seven times.
Southgate added: “Jose wouldn’t mess around, but he picks him in all the big games and is on the field in nearly every game. Roy saw the same things.
“We wanted to look after him last summer as we see him as a big part of our future. He’ll score goals definitely. His technique and his finishing ability are tremendous.
“Quite often we look across at each other in training and raise our eyebrows at some of the things he does. He’s a very exciting player.”
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