And, fortunately for the Red Devils and their supporters, neither of those two scenarios look likely to drive him out any time soon.

United don’t want to replace Rashford. Instead, they’re focusing all their efforts on tying him down for the long term.

The 25-year-old did recently face a backlash from some corners after pulling out of England duty and jetting off to New York.

But Ten Hag, speaking at a pre-match press conference on Friday, has defended his star performer and believes his trip abroad was ‘positive’.

"I think it's positive that he was in a break," said the 53-year-old.

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