Marcus Rashford admits he’s struggled to cope with pressure of being a Man Utd player – The Sun

MARCUS RASHFORD admits he has struggled to cope with the attention of being a Manchester United star.

The 22-year-old has established himself as a key player for both club and country, having started out at the United academy.

Playing weekly for one of the biggest clubs in the world brings enormous fame and adulation but he says it has been particularly challenging.

In an ATP Tour chat with two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, Rashford confessed: “I can’t say I’ve ever really enjoyed the attention off the pitch.

“That’s one thing growing up as a footballer that you never think about.

“You always think about playing in the first team and scoring goals for United or at Old Trafford or any stadium. But you forget how your life can change overnight.

“Things that you can do with your friends, things that you can do with your family, the places you can go, it all changes.

“And I probably wasn’t as prepared for that bit as I was the actual going on the pitch and playing.

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