Tuesday 16 May 2017 22:42, UK
Marcus Rashford is very proud to have earned the trust of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
With Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled out for the rest of the season, Rashford has been handed the responsibility of spearheading United's attack.
The 19-year-old proved himself up to the task in the Europa League semi-finals against Celta Vigo with a stunning free-kick in the first leg and a brilliant assist for Marouane Fellaini in the return fixture at Old Trafford.
Mourinho took time to commend Rashford's work ethic after his winner in Vigo and the young England international admits that praise meant a lot to him.
Rashford told Premier League Productions: "It's a massive thing when a manager like him says that.
"The best thing about it is that you've earned it. He didn't just come in and say 'there you go - play every game'. He's made us all work for his trust and respect.
"Sometimes it's difficult and sometimes it's easier but the players are all battling and improving to work for him. It's massive for us and you can see how everyone's come on this year."
