Rashford dedicates World Cup brace against Wales to late friend

Marcus Rashford dedicated his brace against Wales to a close friend he lost a couple of days back, the forward said after the match.

Marcus Rashford of England celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal against Wales.

Marcus Rashford of England celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal against Wales. | Photo Credit: Laurence Griffiths

Marcus Rashford dedicated his brace against Wales to a close friend he lost a couple of days back, the forward said after the match.

England’s Marcus Rashford dedicated his brace against Wales to a close friend he lost a couple of days back, the forward said after a World Cup Group B match at the Al Rayyan Stadium..

“Lost one of my friends a couple of days ago, he had been a great support for me. Was good to have in my life. It was for him,” said Rashford.

Rashford produced a brilliant display of skills as England registered its 100th goal in FIFA World Cups.

The Three Lions achieved this feat with Rashford’s strike in the 68th minute in England’s 3-0 win against Wales that helped Gareth Southgate’s side reach the round-of-16.

Earlier in the game, Rashford scored the first ever direct free-kick goal of this edition’s World Cup.

With this, Rashford also became the first Manchester United to score three goals for England in a major tournament since Bobby Charlton in 1966.

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