MANCHESTER UNITED has hailed Zlatan Ibrahimovic for teaching him the tricks of an international striker’s trade.
Rashford, 19, made his mark early in the year with two goals on his first team debut against Midtjylland in the Europa League.
And he followed up with another Premier League brace against Arsenal.
Before long the teenage whizkid was in the England squad.
Then Ibrahimovic arrived at Old Trafford and Rashford has been greatfeul for the veteran Swedish front man’s advice.
Rashford told Sky Sports: "Playing as a lone striker is a bit different because you are on your own and obviously it depends on what centre-halves you are up against and what their skills and their characteristics are.
"But Zlatan has been a big help.
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"He has spoken to us a lot about things he has come up against in the past and you have to listen because he has been there, he has done it and he has won a lot of trophies and that is what we all want to do.
"It is important we listen and take his advice on board. For instance, it is not just about his strength.
"He puts his body in the right areas and these are things you pick up on. It is about trying to put those things into your own game.'
Rashford has been pushed out wide to accommodate Ibrahimovic but there is no doubting his admiration for his new team-mate.
He added: "He has looked after his body well since he was a young professional.
"That is why he can still play at this age now. It is a small thing and one that a lot of people do not look at but for him to be playing and still competing at that age is amazing. "
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