Rashford revealed his idol wasn't even an outfield player

Patrick Power 6 years ago 550
Rashford used to be a keeper. AFP

Marcus Rashford is best known for his clinical finishing, but he would feel just as comfortable deputising in goal. Growing up in Manchester, the striker revealed that he idolised United keeper Tim Howard.

After bursting onto the scene at Old Trafford in February last year, Rashford is approaching his 100th appearance for Manchester United in which time he has scored 26 goals.

However, the striker admitted that he got as much of a thrill from stopping a goal as he did finding the back of the net and he played in goal for a year when he started at junior club Fletcher Moss Rangers in Manchester.

For that reason, the 20-year-old idolised United keeper from 2003 to 2006 Tim Howard: "My first season [at Fletcher Moss] I went in net. The thrill of scoring a goal, you get the same thrill when you save a good chance," Rashford told 'The Sunday Times'. "Howard was my idol. I used to have a little Tim Howard shirt. You watch, there'll be a game [when he is called upon to go in goal]. I'm going to get the gloves one day!."

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