He looks settled, happy in his mindset – Roy Keane heaps praise on Marcus Rashford

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was full of praise for striker Marcus Rashford after the team’s win against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. Keane feels Rashford looks settled and happy in his mindset, which is helping him reap rewards.

Antony scored on his Manchester United debut in the 35th minute of the game. However, Bukayo Saka equalized for the visitors in the 60th minute.

Subsequently, Marcus Rashford scored a brace for the home team as United by 3-1 to clinch their fourth win on the bounce. The 24-year-old had a good preseason and he has been delivering the goods consistently for Erik Ten Hag.

Roy Keane said while talking to Sky Sports, “Hunger, desire, decision-making [and] stretching teams. He needs to improve on his hold-up play, he had a full pre-season with the club – different to last summer – he looks settled, happy in his mindset. When Marcus is at [his best], he is a handful.”

“When he stretches teams he is a good, good player. Today, Marcus was brilliant. I was tough on him over the last year or two and needs to be more consistent but today, fantastic.”

Reviewing the Red Devils’ recent win, Keane added: “A hugely important win for Manchester United, I think what I like from this team over the last couple of weeks is the spirit, the personality in the team. Second half they played on the counter-attack, they were clinical, could’ve scored a few more goals, few big wins for the club, the momentum’s coming back, the feel-good factors there, the fans are buzzing. It’s a good day for them.”

Manchester United will next face Real Sociedad in their UEFA Europa League Group E opener on Thursday.

Rashford, on the other hand, was delighted with his own and the team’s performances against the Gunners.

“We showed up, we stood up to the challenge, we can be proud of ourselves. Togetherness for me, you only win these types of games when you’re in a team and we showed in the last few games, being 1-0 up that we can see a game out.”

“It’s a great feeling, you do miss it as a player. Hopefully I can stay fit, stay healthy and keeping performances out like that.”

Rashford has scored three goals and two assists in the new season.