Marcus Rashford is on a much less smooth path to redemption than Saka's relatively smoother one.
Or rather, his long road to becoming a superstar is full of difficulties and hardships. The pointlessness of the Europa League final seemed to be a reflection of his growth. The endless abuse and humiliation pushed him into the darkness once again. It took him more than a year in the quagmire before he finally met someone who appreciated him.
People of African descent find it difficult to survive in the UK. Not only are they discriminated against in ordinary life, but their living conditions and economic pressures are also relatively harsh. This has also allowed the descendants of black immigrants, mainly Jamaican immigrants, to form a unique and distinctive neighborhood culture on the streets of the UK.
Unique language, music, and lifestyle, and of course drugs, guns, and other street ill-will often spread among the African-American community.
Rashford grew up in this environment. His father was of Jamaican descent and his mother was of St. Christopher and Nevis descent, and he was
Uncompromising descendants of African immigrants in the Caribbean
Rashford is the youngest of five siblings, and his mother, Melanie Maynard, has to work four jobs at once in order to feed her five hungry children. Even when Melanie chose to starve herself in order to feed all five of her children, Rashford grew up with an understanding of his mother's struggles and never complained, even when he was hungry.
"There wasn't always food on the table every day, and if there was we ate it. If there isn't, my friends are very nice to me, and sometimes they take me to their houses for dinner."
Like many kids of African descent, Rashford was introduced to soccer at an early age. Growing up on the streets of Manchester, he grew up supporting his hometown's
England Premier Soccer League
rich and powerful (families)
Manchester United Football Club
Also in
Joined at age 7
Manchester United Football Club
of the youth training system.
The soccer prodigy, who is extremely talented, began working in the
Manchester United Football Club
of the youth army came to prominence. This changed his life dramatically and he was
Manchester United Football Club
Listed as a key young player to watch and given considerable resources
because of
Manchester United Football Club
Influence and status in world football, coupled with the long-term success of the youth system.
Manchester United Football Club
Rashford is also in the youth team, which attracts talented players from all over the world.
Meet Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison, who are four years older than myself.
He began to train with these older, younger talents, which allowed him to improve more and more each year. It was also during this period that
He developed strong friendships with Pogba and Lingard.
On February 26, 2016, Rashford finally stepped up to Old Trafford as they had hoped. Started in the Europa League against Midtjylland and scored a goal in the 63rd and 75th minute of the second half.
shatter
Manchester United Football Club
Legendary George Best's record as the youngest player in team history to score a goal in a European Championship.
Two days later, on Feb. 28, with Wayne Rooney out of the lineup, he met his first
England Premier Soccer League
Out of the tournament. Facing the same
England Premier Soccer League
Howe's Arsenal, a freshman, scored two goals in the 29th and 32nd minutes of the first half.
Two games in a row.
score twice in a row
constitute
Manchester United Football Club
and the brightest supernova in English football.
His exceptional ability and high level of talent quickly attracted attention from all walks of life.
Euro 2016, he received the England
the national team
of the draft.
First, in a friendly against Australia on May 27, he scored
the national team
The first goal of his career.
At the age of 18 years and 209 days, he became the then England
the national team
Youngest player to score a goal in team history.
And 20 days later, on June 16, he came on as a 73rd-minute substitute against Wales in the Europa League.
At 18 years and 229 days old, he became the England
the national team
Youngest player in team history to play in the Europa League.
