Manchester United made headlines when they dropped Marcus Rashford for their 4-2 victory over Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round.
This decision came after Rashford missed a training session, citing illness, but was later spotted in a nightclub in Belfast.
Manager Erik ten Hag confirmed that Rashford had taken responsibility for the incident and was subsequently reintegrated into the team.
However, Gareth Southgate, the England national team manager, has raised concerns about Rashford’s conduct and hinted at the forward’s place in the squad.
With just five weeks until the squad selection for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium,
Southgate emphasized the importance of monitoring players both on and off the pitch. While the friendlies may not be the final squad for the Euros, Southgate aims to maintain consistency and avoid excessive changes.
Rashford, a seasoned player with 59 caps for England, has been a regular feature in the squad but is not guaranteed a starting position.
Southgate faces tough decisions in selecting the third player in the attacking line alongside Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka.
Competing with Rashford for this spot are players like Jack Grealish, Cole Palmer, Raheem Sterling, James Maddison, and Phil Foden.
At the club level, Rashford has contributed five goals and six assists in 28 games for Manchester United this season.
Despite his recent performance, including four goal involvements in his last five Premier League matches, Rashford’s conduct off the pitch has raised questions about his place in both the club and national teams.
