Marcus Rashford's Response to Man City's Celebration Will Surprise You

Despite finding it difficult to witness the Manchester City party in his hometown, Marcus Rashford intends to extend his congratulations to the City players who will also be representing England this week. The five City players selected for the national squad are set to join their teammates at St George's Park on Tuesday evening, just a day following their triumphant open-top bus tour celebrating their treble win.

Ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Malta, Gareth Southgate has urged Kyle Walker, John Stones, Kalvin Phillips, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish to join their England teammates as soon as possible to aid in the team's preparation. Rashford, reflecting on Manchester United's recent loss to City in the FA Cup final, commented on the team's celebration, stating that while it may not be pleasant, the team that consistently plays the best football will ultimately win the most trophies. Rashford acknowledged City's success and emphasized the importance of his team catching up.

"It's just the nature of football. Teams that consistently perform at a high level tend to win trophies, as we've seen with Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent years. So, while I congratulate our competitors, it's not surprising. Watching their celebrations only fuels our motivation to work harder and close the gap."

Rashford on player burnout: Schedule is mad

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Marcus Rashford and Manchester United were unable to prevent Manchester City from winning the FA Cup en route to achieving the treble

Many players joining their national teams during this international break have had little time to rest, as most clubs will begin pre-season training in less than three weeks. Following Manchester City's victory in Istanbul, Pep Guardiola voiced his concern about the need for football governing bodies to prioritize the welfare of players. Marcus Rashford shares this sentiment.

"It's clear that there's an imbalance. It's absurd that we have to face teams that only play once per week while we have to play three times a week from November until we were eliminated from the Europa League. Although we're accustomed to this schedule, I don't believe it's fair.

"When I was starting out in my career, I found it difficult to comprehend. Other managers have also voiced their concerns about this issue. If one team plays 60 games in a year while another plays only 38, then the team playing those additional 20 games should have some time to rest and get ready for their next match."