Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag insists Marcus Rashford is motivated to help the team.

Rashford has come in for fresh criticism after comments by former United players on a podcast.

Ex-United players Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand questioned Rashford's form and mentality this season, leading to a social media post from his brother and agent.

“I don't know what Gary Neville was saying," said the United manager after a 4-3 loss to Chelsea.

“But lately his (Rashford's) form is progressing.

“He has a big motivation because he wants to be successful with us. He wants to win trophies and score goals. But he wants to win and to contribute, and we have a chance with the FA Cup.

“He wants to fight for a Champions League spot and the Euros are coming. So his motivation should be high. Before Brentford he scored three goals in three games."