Man Utd loanee Marcus Rashford will be looking to find form for Barcelona and England ahead of next summer's World Cup.
Marcus Rashford in action for Barcelona.
Marcus Rashford will be hoping to impress for England and Barcelona this season.
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Marcus Rashford has received a response from several Manchester United players on social media.
Rashford is adjusting to life at Barcelona, after joining on loan from the Reds this summer. The La Liga champions will be footing Rashford's wage bill during his stint at Camp Nou - a move that is expected to save United around £12million.
Barcelona also have the option to make his transfer to Catalonia permanent for £26million next summer. The Reds academy graduate has been called up to Thomas Tuchel's England squad - for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia in September - as the Three Lions move closer to qualifying for next summer's tournament.
And Rashford has now posted an update on social media as he prepares to play for England. "First training sessions done," he said on Instagram, alongside a picture of him in England training. "Good to be back."
And Rashford's post has now received several likes from United players. Bruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot are among the current Reds stars to show their approval.
Tuchel shared his satisfaction when he brought Rashford back into the fold last season. The former Chelsea head coach remains committed to elevating the 27-year-old's performance by facilitating his season-long loan switch to Barcelona.
Tuchel said: "I think he had a very good camp. He tried very, very hard to be the best version of himself in the first camp. He was in a good moment in Aston Villa.
"I wanted to encourage him and give him as a positive feedback, gave him this camp and the call-up. He did very well. He missed the second camp for us. Now he made a big change, into a new football culture, new country.
"But he had started already matches for Barcelona and I wanted to keep him going. It's the one position where we have three players. After long discussions we decided to take three players on this position.
"It's Ebs [Eze], Anthony [Gordon] and Marcus. I think Marcus gives us one-on-ones, he gives us the finishing ability - with both feet. He gives us the body and the speed to intimidate opponents and make the difference. It's on him to keep that going."
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