Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has praised Reds manager Erik ten Hag for helping Marcus Rashford in recent months, with the England international in fine form at the World Cup.
Rashford is currently level with Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe and United transfer target Cody Gakpo at the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar. The 25-year-old scored three goals for England in the group stage as the Three Lions progressed to the knockout stages of the tournament.
The Reds forward was also in impressive form for Ten Hag's side prior to the break in the domestic campaign, with the academy graduate having registered eight goals and three assists in 19 appearances in all competitions.
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His strong showings in recent months have led to praise from former United left-back Evra. The Frenchman suggested that the Reds man is now 'balanced and focused' after enduring a difficult spell at Old Trafford last term.
"The way Rashford started the season with Man United - he was smiling. I'm seeing Rashford smiling again, I feel his energy and anger when he celebrates. Before when he scored, you felt like he was a little bit bored. Now, I can feel the full Rashford," Evra told Betfair.
"Ten Hag is doing a great job with him. The way Rashford runs without the ball, his movement, that's when we say Rashford is a top, quality striker. The problem wasn't about Rashford's ability, the problem was mentally. We don't know what happens behind the scenes, but I'm sure off the field, he had some issues.
"You can see now he's really balanced in his head and he's focused on football. Rashford has found a way to prioritise football more than anything. But I'm not surprised - what a player.
"Rashford will go for the Golden Boot. Harry Kane is more focused on Tottenham or England than scoring a goal. What a combination with Rashford and Kane. Kane is a team player."
Having not started in England's first two group stage matches against Iran and USA respectively, it remains to be seen if Rashford will be named in the starting line-up for the Round of 16 clash with Senegal on Sunday night. He scored the Three Lions' first goal in the 3-0 victory over Wales on Tuesday.
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