Posted: 23:21, November 10, 2022 | Updated: 00:25, 11 November 2022
Peter Schmeichel has urged Marcus Rashford to focus on the centre-forward position at Manchester United and believes he can get even better by improving his finishing after he shone in the Red Devils’ 4-2 Carabao Cup win against Aston Villa on Thursday. .
Rashford got on the scoresheet in the second half with a well-taken goal as United twice came from behind to finally beat their Premier League rivals.
Rashford’s performance capped a great day for the striker after he was named in England’s World Cup squad in the afternoon.
Marcus Rashford scores as Manchester United beat Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup on Thursday
Peter Schmeichel wants Rashford to focus on getting even better by improving his finishing
Much has been made of Rashford’s best position, with the England international switching between forward and left wing this season. Rashford admitted in his post-match interview that he feels more “comfortable” on the left.
Schmeichel sees things differently, however, and wants to see Rashford play regularly through the middle.
“It’s OK to be flexible, but I think for someone like him he has to have a position where he can fully focus,” Schmeichel told Sky Sports.
So when he gets into the number 9 position, he gets into really good positions where he can finish it off. But I think if he wants to be number 9, he has to commit to it and work to finish.’
Meanwhile, Schmeichel’s team-mate Dion Dublin praised Rashford after his man-of-the-match performance.
Rashford looked lively as he caused the Villa defense plenty of problems
Dion Dublin believes Rashford had a “brilliant” display at Old Trafford
Dublin were very impressed by Rashford, who was a handful for Villa’s defense all night, and believe the 25-year-old is brimming with confidence at the moment.
“We all know how good he can be. He is fast. As a defender you wouldn’t want to play against him. He always wants to get it on his right foot, but he can also go down on the left, he’s got the whole package. And I’m so pleased,” added Dublin.
He got man of the match, the energy was great, always a way out for Manchester United. Brilliant tonight.
“He’s full of confidence. His physical condition is incredible. I think he looks even thinner than before. He seems faster too. And I think going into the World Cup, he’s in the best shape you can think of.’
