MARCUS RASHFORD has recalled his stunning two-goal Manchester United debut – and why Dean Henderson made it even more special.
Tomorrow will be the five-year anniversary since the hotshot burst onto the scene as an 18-year-old with a brace against FC Midtjyland in the Europa League.
Marcus Rashford ran to Dean Henderson in the crowd to celebrate his debut Manchester United goalCredit: Getty
Rashford will celebrate the five-year anniversary of his epic debut on ThursdayCredit: Getty
Rashford was handed his opportunity after Anthony Martial was injured in the warm-up as the Red Devils aimed to bounce back from a 2-1 first leg deficit.
The star took full advantage to score twice inside 12 minutes in front of the Stretford End in a memorable 5-1 win and has not looked back since.
But Rashford has revealed he only wanted to celebrate with one of his team-mates after spotting him in the front row of the stands.
That man was goalkeeper and fellow England international Henderson, wanted by Tottenham and Dortmund, who recently sat down for ManUtd.com to interview his pal.
Rashford said: “You were in the crowd. The academy get particular seats and they’d just moved you. They used to be high up, the tickets, but not long after I started training with the first team the seats moved to the family stand.
“I just knew that there were people there and as I was running I just saw you and you grabbed me! Great memories.
“That’s probably the bit I remember the most.
“I remember the goals and stuff and how they happened, but other than that I don’t really remember the game itself. I just remember certain moments.”
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Henderson added: “Growing up with you for the last few years and seeing you come onto the pitch was just great.
“I had a huge amount of pride seeing you on there and when the ball fell to you and you hit it, I was just buzzing. And for the second goal you ran straight to the same place; it was fantastic.
“We spoke about it the next day and I was still buzzing and I wanted to know what it was like to play out there.”
It’s because we’ve watched so many games there and that’s all you’re doing: wondering what it’s like to be on the pitch.”
The duo were first named in a squad together for United U15s against Ipswich and also spent time together at Ashton-on-Mersey School while training with the academy.
Rashford added: “We all wanted to win. The environment here creates winners.
“That strong bond is probably why a lot of our age group have made their debut here and are still at the club here, or they have gone to do well at other clubs. It’s about that togetherness.”
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Dean Henderson came through the ranks at Old Trafford with the strikerCredit: AFP
Solskjaer working with Marcus Rashford in Man Utd training to help striker’s finishing and improve goal tally
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