Sports · 12 August 2026

Rashford plays for Man Utd tonight after 19 months

Marcus Rashford plays for Manchester United for the first time in 19 months during tonight's friendly against Leeds in Dublin. The forward returned to training on Sunday and travelled with the squad to Ireland, having been on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona. New signing Karl Darlow could also feature, while Mason Mount and Tom Heaton are likely out with injuries.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 9:20

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