Marcus Rashford has emerged as an England injury concern before Tuesday’s World Cup clash with Ghana in Boston. The Manchester United forward came off the bench and scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, but has since complained of tightness in his hamstring and glute area.
Rashford was then absent from a behind-closed-doors practice match against Sporting Kansas City, which England won 5-1, according to talkSPORT’s update on the England injury scare.
Rashford fitness now matters to England and Manchester United
The timing is awkward for Thomas Tuchel. Rashford’s sharp cameo against Croatia strengthened his case to start on the left, especially after he scored England’s fourth goal and added direct running to the attack.
Anthony Gordon remains the obvious option if England decide not to risk Rashford against Ghana, while Ivan Toney’s training-game hat-trick gives Tuchel another attacking decision to weigh.
For United, the situation carries a second layer. Rashford’s club future is still unresolved after Barcelona did not activate their purchase option, and every World Cup contribution has the potential to shape his market after the latest Rashford transfer-clause twist.
England are hoping the issue is minor rather than a tournament disruption. For now, Rashford’s availability has become one of the early selection questions before a match that could move England closer to the knockout stage.
