Struggling for form at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford was overlooked again by England in the squad for upcoming international friendly matches against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast. (More Football News)
Rashford hasn’t played for his country since the European Championship finalꦑ against Italy in July last year, when he was one of three England players to miss in a penalty-shootout loss.
The 24-year-old Rashford missed the start of this season because of injury and has been i✅n and out of United’s team. Heꦍ was seen trying to confront fans after United’s loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this week.
“It’s a difficult time for him — he’s clearl🌃y not at his best,” England coach Gareth Southgate said about Rꦇashford.
Rashford’s teammate, Jadon Sancho, was also left out despite encouraging recent performances for Manchester United, with Southgate saying there were better options for t🙈he wide-forward positions in players like J🧔ack Grealish, Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka.
Marc Guehi, a ❀center back at Crystal Palace, received a first call-up by England. Another central defender, Arsenal’s Ben White, was recalled. Kyle Walker didn’t make the squad ☂but Southgate said the Manchester City right back would return for games in June.
England play Switzerland on Satu𓃲rday and꧟ the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, both at Wembley Stadium.
