Player Ratings: Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa, United 1-0 Villa: Fernandes sinks Villans with landmark goal. My story to get here is all-too-familiar for families in England: my mum worked full-time, earning minimum wage to make sure we always had a good evening meal on the table. This figure is expected to rise by an additional 1 million by 2022. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Illustrating the size of the stadium ensures that the audience knows how significant these problems are, even if they dont remember the exact figures. endobj W{]yT`z+D6Yc#8S E`[y[r?kZB}Z:Y)i yDn8`0eq4#C)BQ68y:Ogl pbV#o~>0$qMwqez[*0RY7Fhfh D{@AUMqGb^K= AyxN}/J1#SUG;l$,TpqlVdI#1:Py _v;r l1 Hes just not creative enough. For a player whos decision making in the final third is questionable at best, Rashford is actually doing the right thing here, hes trying to beat his defender and whip a cross into the middle of the box. If youre not going to get balls played over the top, youre going to have to find your goals elsewhere. :fF}t1ZXj[\<>+Xv0^7,y>/^M% $1SQ!Ye6yU(9>m:j ft1RG!=%,#u8w(Bb-+_TrbXc2@M=V?&Nn:XKPbU@-#oo*q/XH1OjbW )`W:FN,xd7l,^Z_ Prior to the Brentford match his production had dropped off to just 0.45 npG+A per 90. But as fast as he regained that skill to get to the good areas, he seemed to forget them just as quickly. Marcus Rashford pens heartfelt letter following racist abuse Rashford is currently on the latter. I also know from talking to people that there is a two-child-per-family limit, meaning someone like my mum would only have been able to cover the cost of two of her five children. But while hes better than his current form, this has kind of always been who Rashford is. Theyre not counter attacking players and when United play with these types of strikers their playing style changes and these chances to run in behind are fewer and further between. If you havent read that yet, I suggest you do so before continuing here because were going to reference it quite often and build on it. But it was not enough. Given that Solskjaer himself was a striker, I cant imagine hed say that publicly and not be telling his forwards the same thing privately. Parents like mine would rely on kids clubs over the summer break, providing a safe space and at least one meal, whilst they work. Hes highlighted his humble beginnings, the support hes been lucky enough to have in his early years and also subtly nodded to his current efforts to tackle poverty with his connections to food distribution company, FareShare. Parents like mine would rely on kids clubs over the Summer break, providing a safe space and at least one meal, whilst they work. United led 2-0 at half-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Jadon We have enough data to know that attacking players get around 10 years from the time they break in to first team football to play at the top level and hit their peak about eight years into that. Therefore hes has to be deployed on the right where its already harder for him to be effective thanks to Uniteds inability to pass to the right side of the pitch (thats a whole different story but yes, even Sanchos touches drop when he moves to the right side). Today, parents do not have this as an option. Hes quite a special little boy. The style of writing used by Rashford in his letter is formal. Certainly some of it has to do with coaching but the majority of the responsibility falls on Rashford. Cavani in particular was a player who had great movement and was eager to help others. Last year Dexter used his pocket money to buy lunchbox food for the local foodbank. This Summer should have been filled with pride once more, parents and children waving their flags, but in reality, Wembley Stadium could be filled more than twice with children who have had to skip meals during lockdown due to their families not being able to access food. Some informal features can be seen when he talks about his past. See our general guide to non-fiction analysis. Ive read tweets over the last couple of weeks where some have placed blame on parents for having children they cant afford. "I've grown into a sport where I expect to read things written about myself. When Rashford first broke onto the scene, this wasnt something we were worried about. I also received a tweet from an MP who told me this is why there is a benefit system. Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring against Australia in 2016. You will always be a hero: Childs moving letter to Marcus Rashford xVKo0QUK>Vl@n0Y&F]%;di:m94E?T::: Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. I said: Whatever happens happens, just be confident. When Rashford first broke through, he was playing alongside Anthony Martial and/or Wayne Rooney, two unselfish players who are very good at creating space for their partner. Stuck on 'Quordle' #449? Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, A six-year-old tells striker to ignore nasty bullys, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, One of the letters written by children to Marcus Rashford. Throughout the 2019-20 campaign we heard Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speak at length about how his forwards currently scored the nice goals but they needed to start getting to the dirty areas and scoring the dirty goals too. @qD= ;rCHezv)9bh=0E. :pwS q:'{lBI0zHlY8#i k!& "cV"' h@I 9C4}2o}c\B]uw8odGD 99 percent of players would only be able to dream of hitting the levels that the two of them reached. Full time: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester United - The Guardian He made me understand why it was so important to him, and why he had a right to raise the issue, and importantly, why I should care. In April 2020, 2.1 million people claimed unemployment-related benefits. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place. endobj Boy, 9, pens letter to Marcus Rashford telling him 'don't That changed when United signed Cristiano Ronaldo three games into the season. Something went wrong, please try again later. Bruno Fernandes scored his 100th career league goal as United beat Villa. This is England in 2020, and this is an issue that needs urgent assistance. Rashford and teammates Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were racially abused on social media, after they failed to score their spot-kicks in the penalty shoot-out against Italy on Sunday. But it was not enough. jbeo@C9(. endobj Stuck on 'Quordle' #453? Hes on his weak foot and he hits it terribly wrong. The man you see stood in front of you today is a product of her love and care. D!E@3*M&LRDvO%;3HxK ]Q)uK)c6Jv f:cCY6Y)('TS@]B4B) /1 WnQ5zU,w 1bk=On E6a$_BPo cTIou6c:WGsW +smWnD*qh)k6o>8(i{(m i6Wi`]KRAaq-igGz|>rU tT za#HQjJ*sK /R'e.YL#Yq <> Israel Powell, 8, came to the mural accompanied by his father, Tru, 36, who brought his son to see how much his favorite soccer star, once a Black boy from Manchester like Israel himself, was revered by so many, and to post a letter on the wall. That one thing might be good enough to keep you around for three years but teams will figure you out if you dont add more. Over the bar. This is a system failure and without education were encouraging this cycle of hardship to continue. Gray was one of the bright spots on a team that struggled in 2022. Based in the UK, Rachel writes about sex, relationships, and online culture. I have listened when fathers have told me they are struggling with depression, unable to sleep, worried sick about how they are going to support their families having lost their jobs unexpectedly, headteachers who are personally covering the cost of food packages for their vulnerable families after the school debit card has been maxed out; mothers who cant cover the cost of increased electricity and food bills during the lockdown, and parents who are sacrificing their own meals for their children. An open letter is a means of venting, voicing, communicating and encouraging change that has been around for some time now, but very rarely do you see an example that has as much precision as it does passion. Or is taking action, stating what you want changed and being clear about how your calls can be answered going to take precedence? 9 0 obj Gambling Problem? An analysis of tweets directed over the last 12 months at elite soccer, 12 0 obj Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka were among the five England players who braved the pressures of the penalty shootout at the end of the championship. [Image: The <> I encourage you to hear their pleas and find your humanity. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window), Share on Flipboard (opens in a new window). Its crucial to have players like that around Rashford when he plays centrally. Im 42 years older than him, but I can learn something from this young man, he said. @RzW Looking at ourselves in the mirror and feeling like we did everything we could to protect those who cant, for whatever reason or circumstance, protect themselves. Those 221 minutes have unfortunately been the high point(s) of his season as Rashford has endured some of the worst form of his career. 'Protect the vulnerable': Marcus Rashford's open letter to MPs endobj Manchester United and England's Marcus Rashford writes an open letter An analysis of tweets directed over the last 12 months at elite soccer, basketball, tennis, golf and ice hockey athletes by Pickswise, a sports betting website, found that Mr. Rashford suffered more attacks on Twitter than any other soccer player in the world. The system was not built for families like mine to succeed, regardless of how hard my mum worked. :sGE }KX&CCB_|($zao+ What. Its a good strikers goal. Perhaps Rashford would have been poised to have a big season this year playing in a dynamic front with Jadon Sancho, Martial, Cavani, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, and Mason Greenwood? He shows empathy towards other people, which for someone so young is a great quality. On a week that would have opened Euro 2020, I wanted to reflect back to 27 May 2016, when I stood in the middle of the Stadium of Light in Sunderland having just broken the record for the youngest player to score in his first senior international match. 7 0 obj I watched the crowds waving their flags and fist-pumping the Three Lions on their shirts and I was overwhelmed with pride not only for myself but for all of those who had helped me reach this moment and achieve my dream of playing for the England national team. I\G"}.HV [4) 1ViRLdc@;&`n The man you see stood in front of you today is a product of her love and care. Today, there are no jobs. We'll give you the hints and tips you need (and also the answers). Similar in analysis style to Language Paper 2 Question 3. Marcus Rashford mural in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Every teenager that breaks into top flight football does so because they do something at an extremely high level. I hope you wont be sad for long because you are such a good person. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 4 0 obj Dear Saka, Sancho and Rashford, I like you because you did the best you could do. Ronaldo is a different kind of forward and hes Ronaldo, you have to play around him. As we approach the end of the furlough scheme and a period of mass unemployment, the problem of child poverty is only going to get worse. Do you want additional help with analysis of non-fiction? 8v-@ ^jFaIAZIGIm%S#N]f:5ZpRrpu3SuJ60a-ub/:Gn!oe%6rzU.^Xk4r#ieSAO"kk=xab=5F[JNM*,zdQ During this pandemic, people are existing on a knifes edge: one missed bill is having a spiral effect, the anxiety and stress of knowing that poverty is the main driver of children ending up in care, a system that is designed to fail low- income families. The system was not built for families like mine to succeed, regardless of how hard my mum worked. "I'm Marcus Rashford, 23 year old black man from Withington and Wythenshawe, South Manchester. This is not about politics; this is about humanity. This figure is expected to rise by an additional one million by 2022. In 2020, it shouldnt be a case of one or the other. Mane arrived in England as a pacy, somewhat erratic winger at Southampton but was still scoring at a pretty good clip. There were a lot of reasons to be excited about this guy. Ten years ago, I would have been one of those children, and you would never have heard my voice and seen my determination to become part of the solution. endobj He has also mentioned how lucky he is to be stood where he is today a far cry from many children who now look up to him. Man United 1 Aston Villa 0 - Report | Express & Star I also received a tweet from an MP who told me: This is why there is a benefit system. Rest assured, I am fully aware of the Universal Credit scheme and I am fully aware that the majority of families applying are experiencing five-week delays . Theres no arguing any of that but the cause of isnt some grand mystery or external factors. I am asking you to listen to their parents stories as I have received thousands of insights from people struggling. Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, and Romelu Lukaku all can do that. He did it by keeping a coach around after training and having him whip in cross after cross so he could hone his craft. Man Utd: 'Marcus Rashford's form means he starts for England I am asking you to listen to their parents stories as I have received thousands of insights from people struggling. (}k!sQ(~"c*W *#\AO^[;8PD ipWy!|e&B:`bTB"W?VAk=7V>Pq \mnH}O\HDC!:}x6r'cz3$x7f w%M7jOv:9XBt!MF| Last year you inspired me to help people less fortunate. Wayne Rooney was a workhorse with pace and a great shot when he broke in. That happens - pretty often actually. 5 0 obj 10 0 obj This makes his letter all the more impactful. endobj To be clear, I have no problem with this. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Today, there are no jobs. Its no surprise that Rashfords best time under Mourinho came in the first half of the 2017-18 season where United routinely were picking teams off late in games on the counter. You can tell by Rashfords communication style that he hasnt got too big for his (football) boots. It wasnt like he wasnt doing it at all. PR, Communications, Writing, Birmingham, PR agency, content, startup, new business, PR, Birmingham, Communications. A young boy has written a heart-warming letter to Marcus Rashford after Englands agonising penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Shaista Aziz, an avid England fan and antiracism campaigner, is one of three women who started #TheThreeHijabis online petition, which has now received almost a million signatures, calling on Englands Football Association and the British government to permanently ban from soccer matches those carrying out racist abuse online or offline. Marcus Rashford calls for government free school meals U-turn endstream Samantha said of her son: Hes a big football fan and a big England fan. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Oklahoma selections on Day 3 of the NFL draft: Sooners leading Before the UK went into lockdown, BT Sport and Marcus Rashford recorded a press conference with a group of young Mancunians. Im proud of you, you will always be a hero.. Marcus Rashford of England during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final. Now Rooney and Ronaldo are two extreme examples. )R0s^Mt{F$+6t{)^LkXwG _0,m=a,{&%pj4K ^hSgF)nnAzqChI7 Jq`RT2UUQ]Z/2U/tGHAJDN;/U9x_lm UX_p&KPSA.M=6Q#,z@Q4OmUh;Io4fSBfk=rW[NL@+vri2qy=pbC0.iqAh=D";SrHkq`w/l 9u 6TnI-tDq1Bb@\jfmKHNh[#:udl9MG6*X7uJWu4cuOS/*F^/YD3=3aJ(0I-dG8WAG;`OhdwY`N@P Manchester street artist AKSE_P19, who created the mural, also repaired the artwork and removed the racist graffiti. Parents who work every hour of the day for minimum wage, most of them working in hospitality, a sector which has been locked down for months. Over the next five years Rashford has added just three Premier League goals via headers to his tally and one of those was very much a Paul Pogba goal that simply hit Rashfords head on the way in (See Stoke City 2017/18). Ten years ago, I would have been one of those children, and you would never have heard my voice and seen my determination to become part of the solution. Ronaldo was a pacy winger with fancy tricks. During this pandemic, people are existing on a knifes edge: one missed bill is having a spiral effect, the anxiety and stress of knowing that poverty is the main driver of children ending up in care, a system that is designed to fail low-income families. I'm proud of you, you will always be a hero. For more stories like this, check our news page. {u:i%o>*P.Jk,`0l5e9d_n9l%j~L8#J!t%-1Lag'^X/,6=Om lLGzSU0& [f#6|>noU;x8A)fkpct&(EAm6p[j1"SutzptHv@sL.k5-47l? t``$+~W :$N~V`m[!htGqH+(WvseM}+<8Ok1?u@-qa0G+TEo.Z %ebfv!9yA4=0602(hz]-@l~"O>m-" Six Reasons Why Marcus Rashford Is a Hero on and off the Pitch 8 0 obj Rachel Thompson is the Features Editor at Mashable. Rashford uses the comparison to suggest that the UK is in danger of failing its most vulnerable citizens. 18 0 obj Not only did he have pace and the ability to dribble at players in tight spaces, but he was playing centrally and more importantly, he was playing like a striker. Do you know how much courage it takes for a grown man to say I cant cope or I cant support my family? The Then he added finishing to his game, then the long shots, then he added the heading to become possibly the most ruthless goalscorer the game has ever seen. 17 0 obj Rashford ended his letter with a powerful, poignant conclusion. I encourage you to hear the childrens pleas and find your humanity. Big time. If I have nothing else I have that.". Whether it be the colour of my skin, where I grew up, or, most recently, how I decide to spend my time off the pitch," wrote Rashford. Rashford rode a challenge from Oliver Skipp to work the ball left and Whilst 1.3 million children in England are registered for free school meals, one quarter of these children have not been given any support since the school closures were ordered. Webbe the Marcus Rashford you see today: a 22-year old black man lucky enough to make a Thats what I take from today, he added, gesturing to the crowds around the mural. 3 0 obj endobj His intention was to capture an audience, make them understand his point and encourage change this didnt need complexity. A. Last season we heard Bruno talk about Alex Telles and him working on set pieces after training - along with Fred who was just there for fun. M )W$D@[q`d\dz3_ash"/OSC&n_3(8('CeT@]t &Y lyB-#,eASWzgN(8l]I:T{o_b\HxM=] hS8"'2 9. Tottenham's fightback against Manchester United was driven by "anger" after last weekend's "unacceptable" defeat, says forward Son Heung-min. Rashford endobj Please, while the eyes of the nation are on you, make the U-turn and make protecting the lives of some of our most vulnerable a top priority. He felt inspired by Rashford and felt like he had to play his part. Manchester United's Marcus Rashford wrote of Old Trafford Over his next three seasons that number skyrocketed to 21.79 percent. The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox. Weve heard about Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka doing extra sessions with Michael Carrick to work on their passing and crossing respectively. Tommy Judge, the lord mayor of Manchester, described Mr. Rashford as the loudest voice on social issues in the country. That same finger could have been pointed at my mum, yet I grew up in a loving and caring environment. After a mural of Rashford in his hometown of Withington, Manchester, was defaced on Monday, residents rallied to cover the vandalised artwork(opens in a new tab) with letters and post-its of support for the player. At Button Lane Primary School, where Mr. Rashford was once a student, Emma Roberts, the head teacher, said both staff members and pupils had been deeply affected by the torrent of racist abuse directed toward Mr. Rashford, who still visits the school. Tactical Analysis: Whats wrong with Marcus Rashford? Rashford is so consistent that little purple patch for form in January was entirely predictable. Following his letter, Rashford posted photos of moving letters he's received from children following Sunday's match. Posting the letter on Twitter, Rashford shared his thoughts on missing the penalty during the Euros finale. Arguably, for a speech, perhaps passion and purpose may jostle for first place, but an open letter demands clarity and an unfaltering call to action above all else. A mural of the English star Marcus Rashford, marred by racist slurs after England lost the European soccer championship to Italy, was soon covered in messages of support from fans. Pathos is used to appeal to the emotions of the readers so they sympathize with the poor. "I can take critique of my performance all day long, my penalty was not good enough, it should have gone in but I will never apologise for who I am and where I came from," he wrote. How he wanted them to break their nose to score a goal. Long before his meteoric rise as a soccer star for Manchester United and the England national team, Mr. Rashford, now a famous multimillionaire athlete, once relied on free school meals. 2 0 obj All the while Manes xA per 90 stayed in the 0.17-0.21 range. An additional homework task in the style of Language Paper 2 Question 5. As you know from that piece, from a production standpoint, Rashford has been very consistent throughout his career. The communities that always wrapped their arms around me continue to hold me up.. Instead, due to the selfless actions of my mum, my family, my neighbours, and my coaches, the only stats Im associated with are goals, appearances and caps. They all like to play on the counter attack as well which is where Rashford is best. Mashable is a registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without express written permission. Thats whats weird. Not much changed in his first year at Liverpool. % Below is a letter sent by Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford to the government: On a week that would have opened Uefa Euro 2020, I wanted to reflect back to May 27th, 2016, when I stood in the middle of the Stadium of Light in Sunderland having just broken the record for the youngest player to score in his first Senior International match. The newly repaired mural of the English soccer player Marcus Rashford in Manchester, England. Yet by March of last season it looked as if the only player learning and adding Cavanis movement to their game was Dan James. "I felt as though I had let my teammates down. In terms of being an all around player, Rashford continued to regress in 2020-21. analysis As we discussed last summer, Rashford routinely made these types of runs when he played on the right but for some reason didnt do them from the left. Universal Credit is simply not a short-term solution. As a black man from a low-income family in Wythenshawe, Manchester, I could have been just another statistic. As a family, we relied on breakfast clubs, free school meals, and the kind actions of neighbours and coaches. ", 11-year-old Alfie wrote, "I admire you and so should the rest of the world.". The 23-year-old striker tweeted some of the letters as he thanked fans for their backing in the face of online racist abuse after Englands loss. At first we were making excuses for him because we like him - hes coming off an injury, hes not match fit etc. Hazel Roy felt compelled to show her solidarity for Mr. Rashford on Tuesday, despite it being her 75th birthday. He needs a central striker that brings their teammates into the game and creates space for them. THESE are the kind of parents we are talking about. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Whilst the campaign is currently distributing three million meals a week to those most vulnerable across the UK, I recognise its just not enough. Food poverty in England is a pandemic that could span generations if we dont course correct now. A drop-off was inevitable and when play resumes after the international break, I cant promise you that hell look more confident and find his best form, but I wouldnt be surprised if he bags some goals or assists. <> When the ball is out on the right all three of the mentioned strikers are players that love making near post runs. "I hope you won't be sad for too long because you are such a good person," wrote one 9-year-old fan. It could be the crucial distinction between your requests being heard and your letter being tossed away. Weve come out in force to say, Not in Manchester, not in our name, and not against Marcus Rashford.. 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