Marcus Rashford dubbed 'future captain' after passing up penalty despite treble chance

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has been winning plaudits on and off pitch and his display against RB Leipzig is likely to endear him more to supporters. England international came off from bench late in second half and scored a decisive hat-trick to help Red Devils romp to a 5-0 win at Old Trafford. While 22-year-old's searing pace and goal-scoring instincts were re for all to see, Rashford also displayed a sense of leership which could see him being handed captain's armband in future. 

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Man United vs RB Leipzig: Rashford hands Martial spot-kick despite being on a hat-trick 

Marcus Rashford me an instant impact after he was thrown into mix from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in second half of Champions League clash against RB Leipzig. England international scored two goals in quick succession to hand Red Devils a 3-0 le heing into final 10 minutes of game. A pivotal moment arrived in 87th minute when Anthony Martial won a penalty after being tripped in box by Marcel Sabitzer.

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Rashford, who was on a hat-trick, willingly passed on chance of a famous Champions League treble to Martial, who converted from spot for his first goal this season. Frenchman returned favour, setting up Rashford for his third, in what turned out be one of famous Champions League nights at Old Trafford. Speaking of Martial penalty, former Manchester United player Owen Hargreaves lauded Marcus Rashford for giving up spot-kick.

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Hargreaves, who was on punditry duty for BT Sports, said that England international kws he will get his numbers and thinks of his teammates. former Bayern Munich star touted Marcus Rashford to be a future Manchester United captain because he is a 'great teammate'. Former Man City star Trevor Sinclair also agreed with Hargreaves assessment and told TalkSport that Rashford les by example and his spirit and drive can rub off on ors in squ.

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Sinclair said that 22-year-old has got potential to be captain material at Manchester United and his work off field also shows his character. England international has campaigned for  government to provide free lunches to vulnerable school children amidst holidays. Rashford hat-trick me him just second Manchester United player to score three after coming on as a substitute after current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who scored four against ttingham Forrest in 1999. 

(Im Courtesy: Manchester United Twitter)