Marcus Rashford speaks out on battle with Anthony Gordon for England starting spot

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMarcus Rashford emphasised the need for England players to “fight for each other” like club teammates, fostering a brotherhood spirit within Thomas Tuchel's squad, particularly amid competition for starting spots with players such as Anthony Gordon. Rashford acknowledged the challenge of having many deserving players in the squad and highlighted the importance of individuals managing their disappointment for the team's overall benefit. He urged England to approach their upcoming Group L match against Ghana with an “unrelenting intensity” that their opponents would be unable to cope with, aiming to build on their initial performance. Following their 4-2 victory over Croatia in the opening game, England have the opportunity to secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a game to spare if they defeat Ghana. Rashford, who scored England's fourth goal as a substitute against Croatia, has returned to full training after experiencing some discomfort, confirming his readiness for the crucial fixture against Ghana. In fullMarcus Rashford says England must ‘fight for each other’ amid fierce competition for starting placesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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