Welbeck: Rashford benefiting from free role with England

The Manchester United forward has been stuck on the flanks domestically by Jose Mourinho, but is flourishing centrally under Gareth Southgate
Forward Marcus Rashford is “free to play” for England and it is showing after his exploits against Costa Rica, according to international team-mate Danny Welbeck.

Rashford dazzled as England beat Costa Rica in a pre-World Cup fixture in leeds on Thursday – the 20-year-old capping his performance with a stunning 25-yard strike.

The 2017-18 season was a struggle for Rashford, who was mostly restricted to substitute appearances under the conservative approach of United manager Jose Mourinho.

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