Cover Star Rashford Inspiring Local Youth

Marcus Rashford's rise to fame in United's first team is inspiring the young people in his local Manchester neighbourhood of Wythenshawe.

The 18-year-old appears on the front cover of Inside United, on sale today, after storming the back pages of the national press with his entrance to senior football. His achievements, including a derby winner and four other goals in his 10 appearances so far, have been a source of great pride in the area where he grew up. The official club magazine discovered this when it dropped in on an evening football session at a Wythenshawe school, organised for local youngsters by the Manchester United Foundation.

“He’s a great footballer and that inspires me to become good as well,” said 12-year-old Vegas. “He’s a great team player and doesn’t give up, which inspires me not to give up.”

“He nutmegged me once and I will never forget it!” revealed 16-year-old Luke, who went to the same primary school as Marcus. “The thing that has impressed me most is that he has made it to be a professional but he has worked very hard for what he has got, and that’s what counts.”

Rashford's seminal goal against Manchester City also went down well in Wythenshawe. “I watched the derby with my friends and when he scored we all went ballistic,” said 15-year-old Dre. “We were celebrating for him.”