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Marcus Rashford expects to learn from Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Manchester United

Galatasaray trips up Marcus Rashford of Manchester United to give away a penalty.
Image: Marcus Rashford wins a penalty against Galatasaray

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says he has a lot to learn from new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic scored with a bicycle kick just four minutes into his debut for the club, Saturday's 5-2 win over Galatasaray in Gothenburg.

Rashford burst onto the scene last season, making a huge impact in the Premier League which led to his surprise inclusion in the England squad for Euro 2016.

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And the youngster says he expects to learn a great deal from 34-year-old superstar Ibrahimovic.

"We can definitely all learn from him while he is here, so we all need to take that chance," Rashford told United's official website.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United scores their first goal during the pre-season friendly between Manchester United and Galatasaray.
Image: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores four minutes into his debut

"It's a massive help to be with him every day and it's great to see what he is like on and off the pitch. There is a lot to learn from him and hopefully I can bring some of his game into mine."

Rashford came off the bench at half-time in Sweden and won the penalty which was scored by captain Wayne Rooney and put United 3-2 up.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates with Anthony Martial after scoring v Manchester United's pre-season friendly with Galatasaray
Image: Ibrahimovic celebrates with Anthony Martial after the victory

"It's really important to get that first win together as a group. It's great for us in the build-up to the season. The manager wasn't concerned with United being 2-1 down at the break and just told us to push and close the space, something we did really well in the second half.

"There's a lot of optimism, as that is only our second pre-season game as a full squad. It was the first game for some players. It is very exciting for both fans and players."

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