How Rashford joined United legends on Saturday

After playing against Norwich City at Old Trafford on Saturday, Marcus Rashford became the third-youngest player in history to make 200 appearances for Manchester United.

The homegrown hero from Wythenshawe has been a mainstay since making his debut in February 2016, as a last-minute starter in a memorable Europa League tie against FC Midtjylland.

Since then, our popular Academy graduate has scored 64 goals for United and won four trophies – which is mightily impressive for a 22-year-old!

According to research that appears in the latest edition of Inside United magazine, which is out next Tuesday, Rashford has taken his place alongside five other luminaries of Reds history, all of whom made their debuts as teenagers.

AGE AT REACHING 200 UNITED APPEARANCES

George Best: 21 years and seven months
Ryan Giggs: 21 years and nine months
Marcus Rashford: 22 years and two months
Cristiano Ronaldo: 22 years and eight months
Wayne Rooney: 22 years and 11 months
Bobby Charlton: 24 years and four months

DOUBLE TON-UP

Speaking to us ahead of achieving the landmark, Rashford admitted his four years in the first team have absolutely flown by.

“It's gone very fast and I remember the first one like it was yesterday,” says Marcus. “But these are the moments when you want to grow.

“I remember when I first came into the team, you are not even thinking about when your 200th game is going to be. We have played a lot of football and it is just a credit to the club, to give somebody the opportunity to play that many times.

“Hopefully I can keep doing my best and keep helping the team.”

Interestingly, Anthony Martial is also in line to join this iconic group of players.

The Frenchman is currently on 196 appearances and, at the age of 24 years and one month, he is set to overtake Sir Bobby Charlton in the list of youngest Reds to reach 200 appearances.