United back on the right track

ANDER Herrera believes Manchester United’s four–match run of wins has made “everything” possible.

In little over a week the mood around Old Trafford has lifted considerably thanks to the emergence of exciting young talents and a string of victories.

The FA Cup defeat of Shrewsbury and Europa League mauling of FC Midtjylland was followed by Sunday’s Marcus Rashford–inspired 3–2 win against title–chasing Arsenal.

Juan Mata’s late free–kick saw United run out 1–0 victors against Watford on Wednesday to maintain that momentum, moving them level on points with fourth–place Manchester City.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side has a game in hand, but the midweek slip–ups by those in the Champions League places has seen confidence build significantly in the United camp.

“We are showing passion,” midfielder Herrera said. “We fight to the end.

“We show when we don’t play good we can win. I think that the attitude is very good. I am optimistic because we can still fight for everything. We want to be in the top four.

“We know it’s not easy because our opponents are tough – but we are Man United: we have to win.

“We have three competitions to play and we are going to fight to the end.”




ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has left the door open for Marcus Rashford to make his Euro 2016 squad.
The 18–year–old Manchester United striker has burst on to the scene, scoring twice on his debut in the Europa League win over FC Midtjylland before bagging a double in United’s 3–2 win victory against Arsenal on Sunday.

Rashford looks set to remain a part of the first–team picture at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season. The Manchester–born forward, who could not continue his scoring run in United's 1–0 win over Watford on Wednesday, has previously only been capped at under–18 level for England.

Hodgson said: “I would neither rule him in or rule him out, I just hope he can do well. I’ve been watching him for two years, so I have known about him for a long time.”