Overview

• Thomas Tuchel praised Marcus Rashford’s talent but said he must deliver steady goal contributions to match his potential.
• Rashford has started well on loan at Barcelona, with Reuters reporting three goals and five assists in 10 appearances.
• England beat Latvia 5-0 in Riga to secure a 2026 World Cup place, with Anthony Gordon scoring to strengthen his case on the left.
• Rashford told ITV he would not have made Tuchel’s squad had he still been at Manchester United, underscoring the value of his move.
• Barcelona hold an option to buy in 2026, reported around £30 million, as pundits urge Rashford to improve consistency, output and body language.