Ex-Man United defender warns Rashford amid Arsenal speculation

Joe Williams

Former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham thinks Marcus Rashford should “hold tight” in his search for regular first-team action.

The England international has only started 14 Premier League matches this term under Jose Mourinho and has been linked recently with a move to rivals Arsenal.

Despite that, Higginbotham thinks Rashford should remain patient and use Jesse Lingard as an example to follow as he looks to continue his development.

“It’s far too early to leave a football club”, Higginbotham told talkSPORT.

“I can understand Rashford’s frustration, because of the start to his career at Manchester United, but I just think he’s at a football club where he is going to develop.

“If you want to use someone as an example, Rashford only has to look at Jesse Lingard – there’s your prime example.

“Lingard is 25 now, it’s taken him time but now he’s one of Manchester United’s most important players.

“I think Rashford would be better off just to hold tight at the moment.

“He’s only 20 years of age and he is going to be a Manchester United regular.”

 

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