Rashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment

What the report says

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has responded to a discussion on the BBC’s Stick to Football podcast after former United defender Gary Neville attempted to raise his name during a conversation. In a post on X, Rashford thanked Jamie Carragher and said he would prefer to focus on playing football without being repeatedly discussed in public commentary.

The exchange began when Carragher objected to Neville steering the podcast toward Rashford, prompting a brief back-and-forth on the show. Rashford’s reply drew attention to the ongoing scrutiny around his future and form, with the player saying he wants to get his head down rather than be mentioned every day.

BBC Sport reported that the 28-year-old appears likely to remain at Manchester United after spending last season on loan at Barcelona, where he won the La Liga title. His most recent competitive appearance for United came in December 2024 under former manager Ruben Amorim. He could be in contention for United’s Premier League opener against Hull on Saturday.

The story matters because Rashford remains a high-profile figure at Old Trafford and his future has been a frequent subject of debate. After United’s 4-2 friendly defeat by AC Milan, defender Harry Maguire also described him as an important attacking asset and said he hoped he would stay.