Michael Carrick says Man Utd's Marcus Rashford is here to stay
Thursday 14 April 2016 20:01, UK
Marcus Rashford is staying level-headed after making a stunning start to his Manchester United career, according to club vice-captain Michael Carrick.
The 18-year-old striker has shone since being promoted from the club's academy this season, scoring six goals in his 11 appearances, including a stunning strike in Wednesday's FA Cup quarter-final 2-1 win over West Ham United.
"Not in his wildest dreams could he have predicted the last two or three months that he's had," Carrick told the club's website on Thursday.
"He's still got his feet on the ground though. He keeps coming in, he doesn't change, he works hard, he listens, he's willing to learn and I think he's got a great chance of staying at the top for a long time.
"I don't think it's a flash in the pan, in and out. I think he's here to stay and goals like that (against West Ham) - we'll welcome more of them."
United, who are fifth in the Premier League, are vying with Manchester City for the coveted fourth place in the table which would ensure a spot in next season's Champions League.
City, who are fourth and hold the final qualifying spot, visit Chelsea on Saturday, while United are home to bottom club Aston Villa, whose relegation could be confirmed this weekend.
