From the time he scored twice on his senior debut in a 5-1 win over FC Midtjylland, Marcus Rashford has always been a game-changer. And always will be.
He has game-changing pace, a game-changing strike - with both feet - and game-changing talent. That is indisputable. How often he engages that game-changing gear is another matter.
Which is why, as he prepares for what could be a key role in England’s World Cup campaign, he finds himself in slightly bizarre limbo. Rashford is 28 and has never looked fitter. He is in his prime.
Yet Barcelona have decided not to take up a £26million option to buy the Manchester United attacker. Even if Barcelona believe they can get another loan deal, it is hard to fathom.
