Marcus Rashford is being carried by Wayne Rooney and Manchester United’s senior players, according to former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert.
The 18-year-old made a stunning introduction last season with four goals in his first two senior appearances, including a double to beat Arsenal.
Rashford also made it into England’s Euro 2016 squad due to his impressive performances last season but Lambert believes there will be little pressure on him to deliver under Jose Mourinho.
“Wayne Rooney is carrying him, Michael Carrick is carrying him – people carry you when you’re young,” Lambert told BBC Five Live.
“When you’re a young player you can make as many mistakes as you want and you know the critics won’t be too harsh on you. When you become 22, 23, 24 and start to become a main player, then you can be criticised.
“Rashford might start, he might not, but the expectation will be on [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, Rooney and the same lads who have been carrying the club for a few years.”
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