Marcus Rashford has been advised by Gareth Southgate that “significant financial investment entails significant responsibility” in light of apprehensions surrounding his club’s conduct and discipline.

The dismissal of the 26-year-old in Copenhagen less than twenty-four hours before his inclusion in Southgate’s most recent 25-man England squad for the final two Euro 2024 qualifiers, against North Macedonia and Malta, severely jeopardized Manchester United’s Champions League hopes.

Marcus Rashford, who has encountered difficulties in scoring goals for United during a period of turmoil, has had an arduous season thus far. Recently, Rashford provoked Erik ten Hag’s ire. The United manager determined the birthday festivities of the player, which took place in a nightclub, “unacceptable” in nature following the humiliating derby loss in Manchester.

Southgate expressed his comprehension of the ruling concerning Marcus Rashford’s red card in Denmark, notwithstanding the widely held perception that it was severe: “From my perspective, he has been unfortunate.””The consequence of his action is a collision with the opponent, which I consider to be punishable by a red card,” he explained. Nevertheless, he also put forth a formidable defense against the England forward, whose remarkable form has persisted.

In response, Southgate stated, “I have not had any dialogue with him concerning his investigation into the well-being of Marcus Rashford.” “He is cognizant of our deep affection for him.” His performance has been outstanding in his last three starts with us. As a result, we are remarkably content with him.”

Southgate refrained from providing an analysis or commentary regarding Ten Hag’s critique of Marcus Rashford. “I have no vested interest in the proceedings that occur at his club,” the England manager declared. However, he persisted, “I suppose the point I was making was that his club performance has obviously not met his expectations; he has failed to score as many goals as he did in the prior campaign.”

Rashford has only scored twice for club and country in 19 appearances this season, compared to 34 goals in 63 games in the prior campaign. Southgate added, “However, we selected him on account of his exceptional performance in June, when the subsequent squad had only played a few games into the season… “Since he is in such a strong position for us, it would have been impossible to consider any other option.”

In response to the question of whether Manchester United scrutinized Marcus Rashford more closely on account of his hometown of Manchester and the fact that he signed a lucrative new five-year contract in July, Southgate stated: “Really, if you wish to be a significant player, you must accept that.

“In all honesty, “big bucks” ultimately translates to “big pressure.” He is the individual who accumulated every goal in the previous season. Evidently, we have achieved a more equitable distribution of goals in this setting [with England], and perhaps less emphasis is placed on a single player, which I believe is to everyone’s advantage – I am certain that not even Harry Kane believes I am obligated to score.

“While Marcus Hojlund’s recent goal tally for United might be a consideration, you are aware that he has previously scored goals, so it is probable that this will happen again.”