Marcus Rashford has returned to England training before Tuesday’s World Cup meeting with Ghana, easing immediate fitness concerns around the Manchester United forward.
Rashford reported minor muscle tightness following England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, where he scored during a strong second-half performance.
The update matters for United as much as England.
Rashford remains one of Thomas Tuchel’s most direct attacking options, but the first reports around his condition raised the prospect of another unwanted fitness interruption during a summer in which his club future remains under scrutiny.
According to The Guardian, Rashford and Declan Rice were both back in group work ahead of the Ghana game. Bukayo Saka is still being managed separately because of an Achilles issue.
Rashford Boost Changes The Tone Before Ghana
For Manchester United supporters, the key point is that this now looks more like management than a major setback.
England can move closer to the knockout stage with victory in Foxborough, and Rashford’s availability gives Tuchel another route to stretch Ghana.
That could come from the start or from the bench, depending on how England balance risk and rhythm.
ReadManUtd has already covered how Rashford’s initial injury scare raised concern before the Ghana clash, and this latest training update gives the story a more positive direction.
The timing is still worth watching.
Rashford’s workload at the tournament will feed directly into his pre-season picture at Old Trafford, particularly with Michael Carrick preparing for his first full campaign in charge.
A clean bill of health through England’s next two group games would be a small but useful win for club and country.
