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title: "Mourinho convinced England international will become key player at Man United"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/mourinho-convinced-england-international-will-become-key-player-at-man-united/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Christy Malyan"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2017-04-19T06:00:39Z"
modified: "2017-04-19T06:00:39Z"
---

# Mourinho convinced England international will become key player at Man United

**The Transfer Tavern’s Manchester United patrons have spent the last few days relentlessly praising Marcus Rashford’s performance against Chelsea – but fearing for the prodigious forward’s long-term future at Old Trafford.**

The 19-year-old exploded onto the scene last season with a spate of crucial goals in big games, but has found such opportunities harder to come by this term under Jose Mourinho – making just twelve starts in the top flight.

Last weekend provided a rare exception, however, as Rashford lead the line against Chelsea and netted the first in a 2-0 win over the Blues. And according to [Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/marcus-rashford-manchester-united-griezmann-12908744), although Mourinho is determined to add firepower to his squad this summer, Rashford will be a pivotal part of any overhaul of United’s attacking options.

It’s further added that Mourinho believes Rashford will become a key player at Old Trafford over the course of the coming seasons, allaying fears that a summer signing of the Antoine Griezmann variety will quickly see his squad role reduced under the Portuguese.

Griezmann arriving would inevitably impact his game-time, especially in the central striker role, but Mourinho plans to utilise Rashford in the Red Devils’ attack once again next year.

**Is Rashford destined to become a world-class star? Let us know by commenting below!**