Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is confident Marcus Rashford can fill the void left by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The England midfielder reckons Rashford's stunning return to form could not have come at a better time for Jose Mourinho.

Lingard insisted: “Marcus has now has that confidence all strikers need to put the ball in the back of the net week in, week out.

“He is very mature. That six-month gap didn't faze him because he is always going to score goals no matter what position he plays, as winger or up front.

“Marcus is so direct when he gets the ball. He gets the fans on their feet and that's what they want to see.

“I think he has progressed a lot from last season, He is still young so he has got a lot of learning still to do, but as long as he keeps firing in the goals no-one can say anything bad to him.

“I just think it is natural with Marcus. Coming through the youth ranks, they tell you from a young age to be humble and stay humble, and I think he's done that.

“He always keeps his feet on the ground.

“This is a team game and everyone now has to chip in as much as they can.

“It is now up to the other front players to produce. We have at least 10 games left so there are plenty of chances to put the ball into the back of the net."