Ruben Amorim has challenged Marcus Rashford to rediscover the player of two seasons ago if he wants to play a major role in regenerating the club’s fortunes on the pitch. The out-of-form United striker gave Amorim’s reign the perfect start finishing a sweeping move against Ipswich after just 81 seconds at Portman Road on Sunday.

Ruben Amorim has vowed to help Marcus Rashford get back to his best – but said it is up to the Manchester United forward to take the lead and show he wants it. Rashford scored the first goal of Amorim’s reign, and his 136th for the club, after just 81 seconds in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Ipswich.

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has vowed to help struggling striker Marcus Rashford rediscover the form that resulted in him scoring 30 goals across all competitions in the 2022-23 season, but said the 27-year-old has to want it first.