Manchester United forward forward reveals what Wayne Rooney wants from him

Marcus Rashford had a brilliant last season as he fired Manchester United to a third placed finish in the Premier League last season. The Red Devils also ended their long title drought as they defeated Newcastle United to lift the Carabao Cup. Erik ten Hag's first campaign at Old Trafford emerged to be an encouraging one and United will seek to bridge the gap with Manchester City who recorded their first treble last season. 

3 things you need to know

• Manchester United were defeated by Borussia Dortmund in their last pre-season fixture
• Manchester United will face Lens in their next pre-season fixture
• Wayne Rooney is United's all time top scorer with 253 goals

Marcus Rashford had a splendid season with Manchester United last time

Marcus Rashford will have to back up his last season's performance with a more emphatic display this season. The England international will spearhead the attacking lineup but the potential arrival of Rasmus Hojlund will likely take some pressure off from him.

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United have a pretty well stacked up attacking lineup but the likes of Antony and Jadon Sancho didn't have a good outing and will want to rectify their mistake this season.

Wayne Rooney wants Marcus Rashford to break his record

Rashford revealed Wayne Rooney wants him to break his Manchester United record. Rooney tops the list with 253 goals for the 13 time Premier League champions. Rashford recently extended his stay by penning a new contract but the player claimed it's going to be an impossible task.

"You never know what's going to happen.
"But I’m all about scoring goals and trying to make assists, so there's definitely a chance that it can happen and I’ve actually spoken to Wazza [Rooney] about it.

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"He wants me to do it. He said it would be good for me to do it because I've grown up at the club, stuff like that. Hopefully, I get the opportunity to try to make that happen."

He further added, "I feel like, at the age I'm at, I've still got a big opportunity to try to do that, with the timing too, I feel like we're closer than what we think."

Manchester United will open their Premier League campaign against Wolves on 15th August.