Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is grateful for the leadership of Wayne Rooney.

Helping the 18-year-old cope with the pressure of his new-found fame has been Rooney — his captain at both club and international level.

Rashford, who joined United's academy aged seven, admitted to The Sun: “Growing up, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo were the players I looked up to — and Carlos Tevez when he was at the club.

“I didn't really speak to Cristiano as I wasn't in the first team then, but I've obviously spoken to Wazza He's given me advice. He's told me to stick to what I have always done, and just keep playing my football.

“He started at a young age, too, made his Everton debut at 17, then moved here and went through a similar situation to me. So it helped me a lot knowing he had been through it, too."