Rashford's Europa League Memories

Marcus Rashford admits the Europa League will always hold a special place in his heart after he burst onto the scene with two goals on a memorable Manchester United debut last season.

The 18-year-old striker was thrust into the spotlight at short notice when Anthony Martial picked up an injury while warming up for the round of 32 second-leg clash with Midtjylland. Rashford scored twice in a 5-1 win at Old Trafford and has not looked back since as he has starred for both club and country.

"For me that was the start of everything so it's very important for me," he told MUTV, when asked about that night in the Europa League. "The fans really helped me that night.

"Whatever you think about before the game and how you imagine they'll be, it's completely different. That's the biggest thing I remember. They were amazing.

"We're in the competition again and we want to win it. It's a competition the club have never won and we'd be very happy if we can be the first United team to do that."

Jose Mourinho hinted that Rashford will start Thursday's game after impressing during the second half of the Manchester derby defeat and the talented teenager, who was playing in the UEFA Youth League this time last year, is ready for the challenge.

"The manager has made it clear to us he wants to win everything and we're the same. He's brought a strong squad [to Feyenoord] and we're looking forward to the game," added the youngster.

"They have been playing well and scoring goals and their fans will try to make it tough, but if we work hard I'm sure we can do well."