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Marcus Rashford: Man United loanee fires side closer to league title

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Manchester United had six players in loan action on Saturday afternoon.To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here.Marcus RashfordWith time ru...

Marcus Rashford: Man United loanee fires side closer to league title Manchester United had six players in loan action on Saturday afternoon. To find out where all of Manchester United’s loanees are plying their trade this season, click here . Marcus Rashford With time running out for Marcus Rashford to convince FC Barcelona to make his deal permanent this summer, the Englishman answered his critics in the perfect way.

He grabbed an all-important second goal for Barcelona in their 2-0 away win over Getafe, which puts the title within touching distance. Rashford showed off his incredible pace to power away from the Getafe defence and slot the ball home. It was his seventh league goal of the season and 13th in all competitions.

He came on for the final 30 minutes but failed in both his dribble attempts. The 28-year-old also had two key passes and completed 89% of his passes. Marcus Rashford stats vs Getafe Ethan Ennis The young winger created the first goal as his persistence down the right wing finally led to the ball being turned into the net by a Shrewsbury Town player in their 2-2 draw with Fleetwood Town.

He then produced a stunning cross in the second half, which was put on a plate for Crispin McClean to volley home. Ennis had two key passes and completed two dribble attempts in the match. Dan Gore Dan Gore grabbed an assist in Rotherham United’s 1-1 draw with Reading.