Manchester United talisman Marcus Rashford says it is not fair to suggest his side gave up against Liverpool at the weekend.

Rashford took questions from reporters during a pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

The Red Devils take on Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday, days after losing 7-0 to Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League.

He told reporters: “We didn't give up, that's nonsense. We were unorganised and communication was bad, that's why we conceded the goals.

“But I believe everyone was trying to get back into the game that much, we came away from the principles too much. The forwards were trying to press as a unit, but we weren't connected with the midfield.

“We were trying to get a grip of the game at 2-0 and 3-0, we were talking but we weren't in agreement with what to do. It's happened, we can learn from it and move on. I'm happy and grateful we have another game quickly because we have an opportunity to take a step forward.

“Liverpool versus United is a unique game, it doesn't matter about form, about individual form. It's a special game of football decided in 95 minutes on the pitch.

“Going in at half-time it could have been a different game. I missed a chance at 0-0, and we had two or three other opportunities that we should have gone in ahead, but we were down 1-0. We weren't in a bad position.

“It's Liverpool, they can take the game away from you and that's what happened. It's about re-setting now. We press the re-set button."