Erik ten Hag warns Marcus Rashford about his “attitude” as the Manchester United manager dares the striker to hit the 30-goal mark once more in 2023–24.

Marcus Rashford has been told by Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag that he will only match his 30-goal total next season if he adopts the proper mindset.

The Dutchman is certain that Rashford will surpass his stunning 30-goal total from the previous season in the current season. Yet, he has cautioned the striker, who recently agreed to a lucrative, long-term contract with United, that he must apply himself properly.

WHAT THEY SAID: “When his attitude is right then he will do that; it’s not easy and the team has to play well to put him in the right position,” Ten Hag told reporters during United’s tour of the United States. “When the team is playing well, so when we keep the rules and principles in our way of play and Rashford’s attitude is right and he puts himself in the right position, he will finish because has great abilities.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Rashford became the first United striker since Robin van Persie in 2012-13 to score 30 goals in a season when he struck 30 times in all competitions. However, only half of those goals came in the Premier League. Ten Hag went on to praise Rashford’s abilities as a striker, adding: “When he is in the box, he’s clinical, he’s ruthless, and he scores goals, with his right foot, with left foot and with his head.”

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WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD? The striker is set to face Real Madrid in Texas on Wednesday.